DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A Hamas official says that the Palestinian militant group is sending a delegation to the Gulf Arab state of Qatar to continue the indirect ceasefire talks with Israel. The Hamas official said on Monday that teams have been discussing terms for a new ceasefire agreement over recent days in Cairo, including a proposal to free eight to 10 hostages held in Gaza. But he said a major sticking point remained over whether the war would end as part of any new deal. Officials from Israel and Qatar had no immediate comment. Meanwhile, Gaza’s Health Ministry said that 38 people were confirmed dead over the past day.
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