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As more details emerge, key mediator Egypt expresses skepticism about Gaza cease-fire proposal

By Samy Magdy, Associated Press

The challenges around the so-called bridging proposal appear to undermine the optimism for an imminent agreement that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken carried into his latest Mideast visit this week.

News Wrap: Many challenges remain in negotiations between Israel and Hamas

In our news wrap Tuesday, Blinken met with negotiators in Egypt and Qatar as efforts continued to bridge a deal between Israel and Hamas, Israel’s military said it recovered the bodies of six hostages during a raid in Gaza, Russia…

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Blinken urges Hamas to accept 'bridging proposal' agreed to by Israel

By Nick Schifrin

Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Israel and said this week’s talks about a cease-fire in Gaza and hostage deal were “the best, maybe last” opportunity to release the hostages and at least pause the war. William Brangham speaks with…

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Blinken says Israel agrees to a U.S.-backed proposal for a cease-fire, calls on Hamas to do same

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Blinken spoke after holding a 2 1/2 hour meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, and was expected to travel to Egypt on Tuesday. The United States, Egypt and Qatar have spent months trying to broker an agreement,…

Now may be the last chance to get a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war, Blinken warns

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

He spoke Monday as he began his ninth urgent mission to the Middle East since the conflict began. Blinken said it is now the “best, maybe the last” opportunity to conclude a deal that would end the fighting.

Gaza cease-fire negotiators make significant progress but sticking points remain

By Nick Schifrin

In the Middle East, mediators working toward a Gaza cease-fire wrapped up a second day of talks and by some indications, it ended on a hopeful note. Nick Schifrin reports.

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Mediators are preparing to implement Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal before final agreement, U.S. official says

By Ravi Nessman, Associated Press

The official said the proposal currently on the table basically bridges every gap between Israel and Hamas.

Latest round of Gaza cease-fire talks conclude, will continue in Cairo next week

By Ravi Nessman, Associated Press

In a statement Friday, the United States, Egypt and Qatar said ceasefire talks were constructive and conducted in a positive atmosphere.

Deadly civilian rampage in West Bank sparks rare condemnation from Israeli leaders

By Julia Frankel, Aref Tufaha, Associated Press

Residents interviewed by The Associated Press said at least a hundred masked settlers entered the village, shot live ammunition at Palestinians, burned homes and cars and damaged water tankers.

Diplomacy intensifies to stop the Israel-Hamas war

By Ravi Nessman, Associated Press

British and French foreign ministers made a joint trip to Israel while internationally mediated cease-fire talks in Qatar were expected to enter their second day.