Israel and Hamas Close to Deal to Release Hostages

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh said in a statement sent to Reuters that Hamas was “close to reaching a truce agreement.” With the help of Qatari mediators, the United States and Israel have been negotiating with Hamas to release hostages. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with his war cabinet today, and said he hopes for ...

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