Israeli intelligence chief David Barnea left Doha Friday after talks with Qatari mediators on a truce and hostage release deal for Gaza, a source with knowledge of the negotiations told AFP.

"An Israeli delegation headed by David Barnea has left Doha for Israel following meetings with Qatari mediators on a Hamas response for a Gaza ceasefire," the source said, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the talks.