Israel-Hamas ‘breakthrough’ raises hopes of Gaza ceasefire deal
Final draft of an agreement sent to both sides as mediators believe they are close to ending war
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Israel-Gaza war live: Ceasefire deal in ‘final stages’, Qatar’s foreign ministry says, but people should not get ‘over-excited’
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US president says agreement that could pause more than 14 months of fighting matches a proposal he made months ago. Joe Biden has said his administration is on the brink of sealing a ceasefire deal ...The Guardian - 16h -
Israel-Gaza war live: final draft of Gaza hostage deal presented to sides after ‘breakthrough’, says official
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Hurdles remain as Israel and Hamas once again inch toward a ceasefire deal
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US hoping for Gaza ceasefire agreement in next 2 weeks: Blinken
The Biden administration says it is still hoping to secure a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas in its final two weeks in the White House, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday. ...The Hill - Jan. 6
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