Negotiators were trying to clinch agreement on Tuesday on the final details of a ceasefire in Gaza after marathon talks in Qatar, with mediators and the warring sides both saying a deal was closer than ever.

Anticipation is growing as Israel and Hamas appear to be at the closest point yet to sealing a deal to end 15 months of war. Key mediator Qatar said it

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