Gaza Hostage Talks Intensify With Limited Fight Pause on Horizon
- Hamas gives rare public remarks suggesting agreement is close
- Israeli forces appear to be taking fight eastward in Gaza City
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Talks between Hamas and Israel via intermediaries about a potential truce deal appear to be intensifying, with the Palestinian group mulling the release of hostages that could lead to a limited pause in heavy fighting.
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh gave rare public comments indicating progress in the Qatar-mediated negotiations, after US President Joe Biden said an accord could be reached to free some of the 240 people kidnapped when Hamas fighters stormed Israel on Oct. 7.