Progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release, officials say
White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said they've been trying to get a deal done since last summer.
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One of the three officials and a Hamas official said that there were still a number of hurdles to clear.
Officials say Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages.
Hamas triggered the war with its Oct. 7, 2023, cross-border attack, which killed some 1,200 Israelis and took 250 others hostage.
