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U.S. official says Mideast mediators are preparing for

implementation of cease-fire deal in advance

By RAVI NESSMAN, ZEKE MILLER and AAMER MADHANI
Associated Press
JERUSALEM (AP) — In a sign that mediators believe a
Gaza cease-fire deal is imminent, a U.S. official said Fri-
day that Mideast negotiators are working out logistics for
the potential release of hostages and distribution of aid
as part of any agreement to end the Israel-Hamas war.
The official, who spoke to reporters on condition of ano-
nymity in keeping with rules set by the White House, said
the proposal currently on the table basically bridges eve-
ry gap between Israel and Hamas and mediators were
making preparations before a final deal is approved.
It was unclear what measures were being taken, but the
official said a new "implementation cell" was being es-
tablished in Cairo in advance. The cell would focus on
logistics, including freeing hostages, providing humanitar-
ian aid for Gaza and ensuring that the terms of the pact
are met, the official said.
The comments came hours after mediators expressed
hope that a deal was within reach. They said two days
of talks had wrapped up in Qatar and that they plan to Palestinian women weep on a truck as she evacuates a school that had been her shelter, in
reconvene in Cairo next week to seal an agreement to eastern Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, after the Israeli military dropped leaflets
stop the fighting. asking civilians to evacuate from the area, saying forces plan to respond to rocket fire that
Continued on Page 2 targeted Israel. Associated Press