Hamas, Israel

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.
A ceasefire could be close in Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza
There is momentum to reach a temporary ceasefire deal by both sides of the 14-month long war between Israel and Hamas. Hamas has dropped some of its previous demands.
A hostage deal by Hanukkah? Israel, US and Hamas indicate unusual optimism.
Earlier Monday, Israeli media quoted Al Sharq Al Awasat, a London-based Saudi owned Arabic daily, as reporting a Hamas official using almost identical language. “The sides are closer than ever to an exchange deal and a ceasefire,” the Hamas official said.
Hamas makes concessions, fueling new hope for ceasefire and hostage deal with Israel
There was new hope that a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release might come about after Hamas agreed to concessions. NBC News' Andrea Mitchell reports an agreement could come within weeks or even days.
Israel Katz: Hamas & Israel 'closer than ever to reaching a ceasefire'
There will be an overwhelming majority for the deal that is currently on the table,' Defense Minister Israel Katz said – 'It’s best not to talk about this'
Hamas official says Gaza ceasefire talks have resumed after weekslong hiatus
A Hamas official says that after a weekslong hiatus international mediators have resumed negotiating with the militant group and Israel over a ceasefire in Gaza, and that he was hopeful a deal to end the 14-month war was within reach.
Gaza ceasefire-for-hostage deal 'closer than ever', says Israel's Defence Minister
Jerusalem: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Monday that Israel and Hamas are "closer than ever" to reaching a ceasefire-for-hostage deal, Israel's state-owned Kan TV News reported. Speaking at a closed session of the Israeli parliament's Security Committee,
Israeli Officials In Doha For Talks On Gaza Ceasefire, Hostage Deal: Source To AFP
Israeli officials arrived in Doha Monday for talks aimed at a Gaza ceasefire and a hostage-prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas, a source with knowledge of the talks told AFP.
Israel minister says ‘not been this close to a deal’ on Gaza hostages
Israel's Defence Minister, Israel Katz says negotiators have not been this close to an agreement for the release of hostages in Gaza. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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