Hopes rise for another extension of truce in Gaza
With the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas set to expire later Wednesday, mediators appear to be making progress on another extension of the truce.
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With the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas set to expire later Wednesday, mediators appear to be making progress on another extension of the truce.
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