Qatar 'very optimistic' on deal to release hostages held in Gaza

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Qatar 'very optimistic' on deal to release hostages held in Gaza

Even as the deadly assault on Gaza continues, the leader of Hamas has said a truce agreement with Israel is close to being struck. In a statement to Reuters via his aide, Hamas leader Ismail Hanyeh said conditions for the truce have been sent to Qatari mediators. TRT World’s Joel Flynn has more.

November 21, 2023