How far is peace in the Middle East from a ceasefire between Palestine and Israel?
On the 24th local time, Reuters reported, citing three sources, that Israel and Hamas are "close to reaching" a 30 day ceasefire agreement, which will allow more humanitarian supplies such as food and medical supplies to be provided to the Gaza Strip. Israeli and Palestinian detainees will also be released. But sources also claim that there are still differences between the two sides on how to permanently end the Gaza War.
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