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Biden says Israel ready to pause Gaza attacks for Ramadan as Hamas mulls truce plan

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High hopes for a new truce in Gaza, after US President Joe Biden signalled there could be an agreement to pause fighting as soon as next week. According to reports, the plan includes a 40-day pause in all military operations and the exchange of Palestinian prisoners for Israeli hostages at a ratio of 10 to one. Hamas officials have warned that Mr Biden's comments could be premature, as "big gaps" still need to be addressed before there can be any ceasefire. Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv.

High hopes for a new truce in Gaza, after US President Joe Biden signalled there could be an agreement to pause fighting as soon as next week. According to reports, the plan includes a 40-day pause in all military operations and the exchange of Palestinian prisoners for Israeli hostages at a ratio of 10 to one. Hamas officials have warned that Mr Biden's comments could be premature, as "big gaps" still need to be addressed before there can be any ceasefire. Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv.

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