Mediator Qatar has confirmed a deal between Israel and Hamas is close, with talks to end the war and release Israeli captives being held in Gaza progressing rapidly. Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has said that despite opposition from within Netanyahu’s coalition, the proposed deal, if it passes, will be supported by most of the government.

Truce deal ‘could come at any time’ says Blinken as hostage release details emerge - Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip whilst Israel insists details are still bein