Hope for Gaza cease-fire as Israel softens terms
The Washington Post — April 29, 2024, 07:00 PM UTC
Summary: Mediators are hopeful for an Israel-Hamas agreement to halt fighting in Gaza and release Israeli hostages. Israel softened terms, offering a 40-day cease-fire and the release of 33 hostages. Talks involve Egypt, Qatar, and the U.S. Secretary of State Blinken urged Hamas to accept Israel's proposal. Israeli airstrikes in Rafah killed 20, escalating tensions. Pressure mounts for a deal as protests grow in Israel.
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