US officials express optimism about a possible Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, marking significant progress in the Israel-Hamas negotiations. Both parties are discussing final elements in Doha, aiming to end the 15-month-long conflict. Key sticking points include buffer zones and prisoner exchanges. The deal could conclude before President Biden leaves office. br #GazaCeasefire #IsraelHamas #HostageRelease #MiddleEastPeace #DohaTalks #USDiplomacy #ConflictResolution #HumanitarianCrisis #PalestinianPrisoners #GlobalPolitics #Oneindia #OneindiaNewsbr br Also Readbr br Israel's Netanyahu Dispatches Mossad Director to Qatar for Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations :: br Israel Engages Allies to Secure Release of Elizabeth Tsurkov from Iraq :: br Trump Threatens 'All Hell' If Hamas Hostages Aren't Released By Inauguration :: br br br ~HT.178~PR.362~ED.346~GR.