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Israeli negotiators express 'cautious optimism' on securing deal
17 August 2024 18:46 BST
The Israeli negotiating team has expressed "cautious optimism" on the likelihood of securing a deal out of negotiations in Doha.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has said the negotiating team "expressed cautious optimism to the prime minister regarding the possibility of advancing a deal based on the latest American proposal."
The proposal "contains components that are acceptable to Israel", according to the prime minister's office.