Gaza ceasefire still elusive as negotiators try to hammer out deal
Negotiators were trying to hammer out the final details of a complex, phased ceasefire in Gaza on Wednesday after marathon talks in Qatar, and U.S. and Egyptian leaders promised to stay in close contact about a deal over the coming hours.
What we know about emerging Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
The Israeli government and Hamas say that they are in the final stages of indirect talks over a deal for a ceasefire and the release of hostages held in Gaza and Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
What we know about the Gaza ceasefire deal
It is hoped that a ceasefire deal will mean an agreement to stop the war which has been raging in Gaza. It is also expected to see an exchange of hostages and prisoners. Hamas seized 251 hostages when it attacked Israel in October 2023. It is still holding 94 captive, although Israel believes that only 60 are still alive.
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.
Hopes rise for Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages during the first phase of an emerging ceasefire agreement being finalized by negotiators in Doha, two Israeli officials said, the first positive sign in months that a truce in the Israel-Hamas war may be in sight.
Biden, Sisi to coordinate closely in 'coming hours' on Gaza ceasefire effort
U.S. President Joe Biden and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi discussed negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza on Tuesday and agreed to remain in close coordination in the coming hours,
Gaza ceasefire appears close as US, Egyptian leaders put focus on 'coming hours'
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