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Germany's Scholz: Gaza ceasefire deal within reach

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday that a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas seems to be within reach.

"We understand how painful any agreement with the terrorist organisation Hamas is for Israel. Nevertheless, the lives of the hostages must now have top priority," said Scholz in a statement.

Reporting by Reuters