US President Donald Trump says mediators are close to reaching a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Hamas is reviewing a proposal from the US but is disappointed with the terms. Negotiations have been ongoing for nearly 20 months, with Israel resuming operations in March following a short-lived truce.
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