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Israel and Hamas appear close to a ceasefire deal. These are the sticking points
CAIRO — Israel and Hamas appear closer than they have been in months to agreeing to a ceasefire that could wind down the 14-month war in Gaza and bring home dozens of people held hostage there. But the sides have come close before, only to have talks collapse over various disagreements . This round of negotiations also faces hurdles.
Hamas, Two Other Palestinian Groups Say Gaza Ceasefire Deal 'Closer Than Ever'
Hamas and two other Palestinian militant groups said on Saturday that a Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel is "closer than ever", provided Israel does not impose new conditions.
Hamas expresses optimism for Gaza deal even as obstacles remain
Hamas has become the latest party to the Gaza hostage and ceasefire negotiations to voice optimism about the prospects of reaching a deal, amid a flurry of diplomatic activity in the region.
Israel and Hamas look close to some kind of deal
A series of meetings in Cairo and Doha have led to renewed optimism about the prospect of a deal between Israel and Hamas, the Palestinian Islamists in Gaza, ending the war there after over 14 months.
Blinken says ‘pressure is on Hamas’ to move forward with ceasefire in Gaza
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the pressure is on the Palestinian militant group Hamas to move forward with the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, arguing the group’s support from its allies in
Negotiators say Israel and Hamas are inching toward a ceasefire deal. This is what it may look like
After months of deadlock, Israel and Hamas appear to be moving closer toward a ceasefire to end their 14-month war.
Gaza ceasefire talks 90% complete, Palestinian official tells BBC
Talks to reach a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas are 90% complete, but key issues remain that need to be bridged, a senior Palestinian official involved in the talks told the BBC.
Gaza Strip: Gaza ceasefire agreement 'closer than ever' as officials push for deal
Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip - 16, 2024 The ongoing talks on ceasefire in Gaza have gained momentum, as Hamas announced on Saturday that leaders of three Palestinian factions believe a ceasefire agreement is "closer than ever" if Israel refrains from imposing new conditions.
Wife of American Hamas hostage Keith Siegel pleads for holiday miracle: ‘We need to get them back’
I’m worried about all the hostages, because the conditions that they are in are the worst conditions that any human being ...
Hamas' Gaza death toll questioned as new report says its led to 'widespread inaccuracies and distortion'
A new report from a U.K. based think tank found what it says are many inaccuracies in the numbers being reported by the Hamas ...
Faced with mounting public anger, a weakened Hamas starts to compromise
With its military power depleted and its political influence on the wane, Hamas is under growing public pressure to help ...
Israel-Hamas war latest: Houthi missile hits Tel Aviv
At least 16 people were injured in a missile strike on Tel Aviv, the economic centre of Israel, in the early hours of ...
At UN, brother of Hamas hostage urges action against terror
The brother of an Israeli man held hostage in the Gaza Strip by Palestinian militants Hamas criticized the United Nations ...
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Hamas has given signs of life for a few hostages, Israeli official says, as talks go on
Israel said to demand 34 captives, including 11 men, freed in deal's first phase; Gantz accuses Netanyahu of sabotaging deal, ...
Adam Boehler can bring home the hostages held by Hamas
Boehler’s wealth of experience, including his role in brokering the Abraham Accords, puts him in a unique position to ...
Trump again warns Hamas to release hostages soon, or 'It's not going to be pleasant'
President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he had a "very good talk" with Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, about ...