Mideast cease-fire efforts gain steam as US envoy visits

International efforts to facilitate a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas gained renewed momentum on Thursday.

The White House reported positive developments during a visit by a senior envoy engaging with Israeli leaders, while other mediators conveyed encouraging signs from both conflicting parties.

This progress precedes an anticipated summit in Paris over the weekend, where mediators aim to present a new proposal.

The U.S., Egypt, and Qatar have been engaged in weeks-long efforts to devise a formula that could halt Israel’s extensive offensive in Gaza.

The urgency has heightened with the approaching Muslim holy month of Ramadan, serving as an unofficial deadline.

White House Mideast envoy Brett McGurk conducted talks throughout the day with Israeli leaders and families of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, the Associated Press reported.

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