Hamas has cleared the way for a possible cease-fire after dropping key demand, officials say

https://ift.tt/vI5bKH3 has given initial approval for a U.S.-backed proposal for a phased cease-fire deal in Gaza, dropping a key demand that Israel give an up-front commitment for a complete end to the war, a Hamas and an Egyptian official said Saturday.

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