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Gaza ceasefire could be close Say US officials

today14 January, 2025

Background

 

US officials say a ceasefire in Gaza could be announced in the coming days. Israel says it’s waiting for a response from Hamas on a final draft of an agreement that could end the war and release the hostages still being held in Gaza. The United States, Qatar and Egypt have worked for more than a year to try and reach a deal – officials say the next 24 hours could be critical. Sally Patterson reports.

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen