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Qatar says Hamas responds positively to possible hostage deal

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Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Thursday that Israel has agreed to a cease-fire and Hamas has “sent an initial positive response.

The two sides agreed on principles that could lead to the next pause

The two sides agreed on principles that could lead to the next pause

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Thursday that Israel has agreed to a cease-fire and Hamas has “sent an initial positive response,” for a possible hostage release deal amid the war in Gaza. 

“The two sides agreed on principles that could lead to the next pause in fighting and we hope the issue would be complete in several weeks,” he added. (Lior Ben Ari)

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