Israel pounds Gaza City
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A key mediator on Tuesday stressed the urgency of brokering a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip after Hamas showed a “positive response” to a proposal from Arab countries, but Israel has yet to weigh in as its military prepares an offensive in some of the territory's most populated areas.
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Delaying Gaza City invasion, agreeing to ceasefire, would double IDF death toll, expert says
Even if the Americans say publicly that they support a comprehensive deal, Maj. Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror questions what that would exactly entail.
Israel is studying Hamas' response to a proposal for a 60-day ceasefire and release of half the hostages still held in Gaza, two Israeli officials said, although one source reiterated that all Israeli captives must be freed for the war to end.