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Attempts are under way to reach a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas that could pause the war in Gaza, Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz said late Wednesday, in the first Israeli indication of renewed Cairo talks since negotiations stalled a week ago. Israel launched air strikes Thursday on southern Gaza’s Rafah after threatening to send troops into the city. Read our liveblog for all the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war.