US and Arab mediators are working towards a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in talks in Egypt and Qatar, aiming to pause the 14-month-old war in Gaza and secure the release of captives. Despite progress on some issues, differences remain as Israeli airstrikes killed at least 41 Palestinians on Thursday, with strikes targeting Hamas fighters in Gaza City and Beit Lahiya. Israeli forces claimed the strikes were in response to Hamas attacks on their forces, leading to a rising death toll in the ongoing conflict.
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