Qatar 'hopeful' of new Israel-Hamas truce in next few days
Qatar's foreign ministry said Tuesday that mediators were "hopeful" a new truce between Israel and Hamas could be secured within days, shortly after US President Joe Biden said a ceasefire could start next week and last through Ramadan. Negotiators are seeking a six-week halt to the fighting and the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza since Hamas's October 7 attack. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded.
Qatar's foreign ministry said Tuesday that mediators were "hopeful" a new truce between Israel and Hamas could be secured within days, shortly after US President Joe Biden said a ceasefire could start next week and last through Ramadan. Negotiators are seeking a six-week halt to the fighting and the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza since Hamas's October 7 attack. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded.
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