Qatar has said that negotiations to free some hostages seized by Hamas are in their "final stage". Israel and Hamas are reportedly set to hold their fire in exchange for the release. But there is still no confirmation from Tel Aviv, as strikes continue to pound the Gaza Strip. John Lyndon, Executive Director of the Alliance for Middle East Peace, shared his thoughts on this possible truce.

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Israel-Hamas war: Qatar says negotiations to free hostages seized by Hamas in "final stage"