Cease-fire efforts for Israel-Hamas war gain steam. But an agreement still appears elusive
by Josef Federman
Jan 24, 2024
4 minutes
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Efforts to reach a new cease-fire between Israel and Hamas appear to be gaining steam.
Egyptian and U.S. officials confirmed this week that they are actively pursuing ways to halt a war that has raged for over 110 days. An Egyptian official said that Israel has presented a proposal for a pause in fighting, while the White House said it dispatched a senior envoy to the region for consultations with Egypt and Qatar.
Any deal would have to include a pause in fighting, an exchange of hostages held by Hamas for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel and.
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