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After months of deadlock, Israel and Hamas appear to be moving closer toward a ceasefire to end their 14-month war.

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U.S. and Arab mediators are working in Egypt and Qatar to negotiate a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes, which have killed over 41 Palestinians, the talks involve hostages' release and the exchange of prisoners.

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Ankara's growing military presence in Syria has led to a diplomatic clash between former allies Israel and Turkey. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has supported Hamas, even hinting at some sort of armed intervention.

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DOHA, December 22. /TASS/. An Israeli delegation is discussing with the Qatari go-betweens in Doha ways of striking a deal with Hamas on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of Hamas-held hostages, the Al Arabiya television channel said, citing a source.