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New attempts are underway to reach a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas that could pause the war in Gaza, said Benny Gantz, a former military chief and defence minister late Wednesday. It's the first Israeli indication of renewed cease-fire talks since negotiations stalled a week ago. Meanwhile, 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.