Gaza ceasefire deal reached by Israel and Hamas
Israel and Hamas have agreed a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal following meetings with Qatar's prime minister, a source briefed on the talks has told the BBC. There was no confirmation from the Israeli government or Hamas, but a Hamas official earlier told the BBC it had approved a draft from Qatari, US and Egyptian mediators.
The deal, mediated by the United States, offered a glimmer of hope in a conflict that has taken an immense human toll.
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President Joe Biden and his top diplomats, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, had sought closure during his term.
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