Palestinians react after Hamas accepted a ceasefire proposal from Egypt and Qatar, in Rafah

Israel examining Gaza cease-fire proposal, but framework differs from its offer

JERUSALEM (AP) — An official familiar with Israeli thinking says Israeli officials are examining the cease-fire proposal approved by Hamas. But the official warns that the plan approved by Hamas “is not the framework Israel proposed.”

The official, speaking on condition of anonymity because Israel is still formulating a formal response, did not elaborate.

The language signaled that a deal could still be a ways off.

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