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The US, Egypt, Israel and Qatar are expected to meet in Cairo on Tuesday to work on a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas which would bring a six-week pause in the fighting. Speaking after talks with Jordan’s King Abdullah II at the White House Monday, US President Joe Biden said: “A major military operation in Rafah should not proceed without a credible plan for ensuring the safety and support of more than 1 million people sheltering there". Read our liveblog for the latest developments on the Israel-Hamas war.