Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari said at a weekly briefing on Tuesday that ongoing ceasefire negotiations are positive and productive, while declining to get into the details of the sensitive talks. “Today, we are at the closest point to reaching an agreement,” he said. (AP Video / Jan. 14, 2025)
Israeli airstrikes on homes in the Gaza Strip killed at least 17 Palestinians, health officials said Tuesday. Earlier strikes in Gaza killed at least 18 people, including two women and four children, according to local health officials, who said one woman was pregnant and the baby died as well.
The fresh attacks came as Israel and Hamas appeared to be narrowing in on a ceasefire deal to end the 15-month war and release dozens of hostages.
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