Fri Sep 06 03:10:15 UTC 2024: Hamas has called on the US to pressure Israel for a Gaza ceasefire agreement, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denies a deal is in the works. The two sides are at a stalemate over issues such as weapons smuggling prevention and a hostage exchange. Washington is pushing for a resolution, but protests in Israel blame Netanyahu for failing to make necessary concessions. Qatar has criticized Israel’s approach and warned against the demise of peace efforts. The conflict has resulted in numerous casualties, with Israel’s offensive in Gaza causing widespread destruction. A vaccination effort against polio has been launched in Gaza, but challenges remain in reaching all children due to ongoing fighting.

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