Hopes and fears in Gaza and Israel over potential ceasefire

Hopes are growing of an end to the Israel-Gaza war, but it remains to be seen if the two sides can agree a ceasefire.

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The US leader has said he believes Hamas is "ready for a lasting peace", and has urged Israel to "stop the bombing of Gaza", but in the early hours of today three airstrikes hit the Gaza Strip.

Hamas has said it will release all remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza but has asked for further negotiations on a number of issues outlined in the plan.

It has also failed to address key aspects of it - including demands for its disarmament and its withdrawal from a role in Gaza's governance.

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