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Some gaps have narrowed in elusive Gaza ceasefire deal, sides say
Gaps between Israel and Hamas over a possible Gaza ceasefire have narrowed, according to Israeli and Palestinian officials' remarks on Monday, though crucial differences have yet to be resolved.
Gaza ceasefire talks continue, but no apparent breakthrough
U.S. officials say both Hamas and Israel are making concessions toward securing a deal, but tempered optimism with differences remaining on key issues.
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 gain momentum as officials push for deal
An agreement to halt the 14-month-old war in Gaza and free hostages held in the Palestinian enclave could be signed in coming days with talks in Cairo making progress, sources briefed on the meeting said on Tuesday.
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.
Christmas vigil for ceasefire in Gaza and free Palestine
For more than a year, undeterred by the intense heat or heavy downpours, a number of people have gathered each week on the steps of the St. George’s Cathedral in protest over the mass murder in Gaza by Israel,
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
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.
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. Last week, indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas mediated by Qatar,
Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire on all fronts in his prayer ahead of Christmas
Pope Francis has called for a ceasefire on all war fronts in his Sunday prayer ahead of Christmas celebrations, condemning ...
Families of hostages endure uncertainty even as hopes rise for a ceasefire in Gaza
Zangauker and Gritzewsky were kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz, where they lived together, and then held separately in Gaza.
Blinken 'Hopeful' For Gaza Ceasefire But No Predictions
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday he remained hopeful of reaching a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in ...
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‘This ceasefire can last six months or it can last 10 years’ – length of any truce is sticking point in Gaza war peace talks
Gaps between Israel and Hamas over a possible Gaza ceasefire have narrowed, according to Israeli and Palestinian officials’ remarks yesterday, though crucial differences have yet to be resolved. A ...
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Lebanese PM, UNIFIL call for Israel to withdraw troops faster than ceasefire demands
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati urges US, France to pressure accelerated IDF pull-out from southern Lebanon, even as ...
Netanyahu: There has been an advancement in hostage-ceasefire negotiations
The advancement was “small,” and Netanyahu said that he did not know how much longer the negotiations would take in order to ...
Biden's daunting exit list: Gaza ceasefire, Ukraine aid, U.S. Steel
With a month left in the White House, U.S. President Joe Biden has a long list of foreign and domestic policy actions he ...
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Smotrich: A ceasefire that means an end to fighting is a loss
Minister Bezalel Smotrich meets bereaved families and says: "A responsible deal is one in which all the hostages are returned ...