Palestinians in the Gaza Strip say they hope the latest round of cease-fire talks will bring an end to the devastating Israel-Hamas war. International mediators held a new round of talks Thursday aimed at halting the Israel-Hamas war and securing the release of scores of hostages, with a potential deal seen as the best hope of heading off an even larger regional conflict. Hamas, didn’t participate directly in Thursday’s talks. White House National Security spokesperson John Kirby called the talks an important step and said they’re expected to run into Friday. (AP video shot by Abd Al Kareem Hana/Production: Wafaa Shurafa)

Palestinians in Gaza hope latest cease-fire talks will end their suffering

Palestinians in the Gaza Strip say they hope the latest round of cease-fire talks will bring an end to the devastating Israel-Hamas war. International mediators held a new round of talks Thursday aimed at halting the Israel-Hamas war and securing the release of scores of hostages, with a potential deal seen as the best hope of heading off an even larger regional conflict. Hamas, didn’t participate directly in Thursday’s talks. White House National Security spokesperson John Kirby called the talks an important step and said they’re expected to run into Friday. (AP video shot by Abd Al Kareem Hana/Production: Wafaa Shurafa)