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Cease-fire talks set to resume as Israel strikes Gaza

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Irfan Aftab
August 18, 2024

The latest strikes on Gaza came hours after mediators, including the US, Qatar and Egypt, expressed optimism that a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas could be imminent.

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