Israel and Hamas in ‘final stages’ of Gaza ceasefire talks, officials say
U.S., Qatari and Egyptian mediators shuttled between the Israeli and Hamas delegations in Doha on Tuesday, where officials said a deal to halt the war is near.
Middle East Latest: Gaza Ceasefire Talks Press on in Qatar
Israel and Hamas appear to be inching closer to a phased ceasefire agreement, officials said Monday. However, a deal hasn't been reached yet and there are a number of obstacles that could still scupper the talks in Qatar.
Qatari mediators say Gaza cease-fire deal close
Mediators are sounding the most optimistic notes to date that Israel and Hamas are about to strike a deal to release hostages and impose a cease-fire in Gaza. The latest came Tuesday in Doha, the Qatari capital where negotiators have been hammering out details.
Live briefing: Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal at ‘closest point,’ Qatar says
The first phase, spanning a 42-day ceasefire, would see the exchange of 33 Israeli hostages in Gaza for Palestinians held in Israeli prisons, U.S. officials said.
Gaza Cease-Fire Negotiators Push to Close Deal
Work on an agreement that would pause months of fighting and free some hostages resumed after Hamas went silent.
Middle East live updates: Israel, Hamas closer to ceasefire than ever before
Israel and the highest ranks of Hamas have now agreed to the core elements of the hostage release-ceasefire deal on the table, but both sides are continuing to haggle over the details of the proposal,
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