Israeli negotiators head to Qatar as hopes rise for Gaza hostage deal
by Peter Beaumont in Jerusalem from on (#6SZRD)
Optimism over ceasefire-for-hostages deal as Trump says there will be hell to pay' if captives not released
An Israeli negotiating team has arrived for talks in Qatar amid renewed optimism that a ceasefire-for-hostages deal with Hamas in Gaza can be achieved by the end of the year.
Both sides have expressed optimism in recent days that a deal may be close for a phased release of the surviving hostages in Gaza in exchange for a ceasefire and the release of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails.
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