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Rushdi Aboualouf Gaza correspondent, Istanbul BBC People sitting in front of a mural displaying words Bring Them Home in Tel AvivBBC The plan would see hostages released in step with Israeli withdrawals in Gaza After months of deadlock, there are new signs that Israel and Hamas could be moving closer to a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. A senior Palestinian official involved in the indirect negotiations told the BBC that talks were in a "decisive and final phase". Israel's defence minister, Israel Katz, has also said an agreement is closer than ever. In recent weeks, the US, Qatar and Egypt have resumed their mediation efforts – reporting greater willingness by both sides in this 14-month war to conclude a deal. An Israeli delegation described as "working level" is currently in the Qatari capital Doha amid a flurry of diplomatic comings and goings in the region. The Palestinian official outlined a three-phase plan which would see civilians and wome...