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As Gaza cease-fire talks resume, the coming fight for Rafah looms large

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Israel-Gaza War

Live updates Rafah crossing Cease-fire negotiations Gaza aid Israeli hostages

Israel-Gaza War

Live updates Rafah crossing Cease-fire negotiations Gaza aid Israeli hostages

By Loveday Morris

Heba Farouk Mahfouz

Claire Parker

Karen DeYoung

and

Meg Kelly

April 26, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. EDT

Israeli armored vehicles are parked in an area next to the Israeli-Gaza border, as seen from southern Israel on Thursday. (Leo Correa/AP)

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Fighting in Gaza began to ebb earlier this month as Israel withdrew most of its ground troops from the enclave. The opening of new border crossings allowed for the entry of more desperately needed aid. And Israeli officials resumed discussions Thursday over a possible cease-fire deal after months of dead-end diplomacy.

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