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US, Egypt hopeful of new Israel-Hamas truce

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The US and Egypt express optimism for a potential Israel-Hamas truce. Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken both share hope for an impending ceasefire, with Blinken calling the proposal offered to Hamas by Israel "extraordinarily generous." Hamas delegation headed to Cairo for further negotiations.
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Day-long extension of Israel-Hamas truce agreed

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A truce between Israel and Hamas, set to expire, was extended just before its deadline. Both parties announced the extension, with Qatar, the mediator, reporting that it would continue for one day under the same conditions that previously led to the release of captives in exchange for prisoners.