With less than a day now before an extended truce deal between Israel and Hamas militants runs out, Qatari mediators are trying to get negotiators from both sides to agree to a more lasting cease-fire arrangement. Meanwhile, a new group of 12 Israeli hostages was released by Hamas on Tuesday. During a trip to the Gaza Strip on Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue his mission until achieving victory. His visit to the strip was the first by an Israeli premier since 2005. It followed statements by the Israeli military suggesting that the next part of their offensive could include a ground operation in southern Gaza. Israeli troops are currently concentrated in the north, where they have surrounded Gaza City.

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