U.S.: 'closer than ever' to cease-fire in Gaza; Western diplomats say talks still stuck
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NSC Spokesperson John Kirby claimed a deal is on the table, but Western diplomats whose countries are involved in the Israel-Hamas negotiations deny knowledge of a breakthrough in talks