Qatar is frustrated with the pace of Israel's ongoing hostage negotiations under the leadership of Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, according to an official with knowledge of the talks. There is a 'significant difference in momentum' since Dermer replaced previous negotiators, with negotiations seemingly being politicized from the Israeli team. Dermer doesn't believe it will be possible to get all the hostages out and is instead trying to set the stage for one more major release of living hostages. There has been an improvement in discipline from the negotiators since Dermer took over, with leaks blaming Netanyahu for hindering progress dramatically reduced.