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Israel Katz, Hamas officials say Gaza hostage deal 'closer than ever'
"We are closer than ever to reaching a prisoner exchange deal and a ceasefire, provided that Netanyahu does not obstruct the agreement," the Hamas official said.
Woman walks past a poster calling for the release of the hostages held by Hamas, in Tel Aviv, December 5, 2024
(photo credit:
REUTERS/STOYAN NENOV
)
By
SAM HALPERN
,
RAQUEL GUERTZENSTEIN FROHLICH
DECEMBER 16, 2024 08:23
Updated:
DECEMBER 16, 2024 22:17
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