Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday a deal to return hostages held in the Gaza Strip has been reached, after his office had said earlier there were last minute snags in finalizing a ceasefire.
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While Qatar’s prime minister said the deal would go into effect on Sunday, Israel said final details still need ironing out.
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“I believe we will get a ceasefire,” U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said during a speech Tuesday, asserting it was up to Hamas.
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Four officials said the coming days would be critical for ending more than 15 months of fighting that has destabilized the Middle East.
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