Hopes for an agreement to halt the fighting and free hostages have risen and fallen repeatedly in recent days.
Timeline of Recent Twists and Turns in Gaza Cease-fire Talks
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Hopes for an agreement to halt the fighting and free hostages have risen and fallen repeatedly in recent days.