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The War Between Israel and Hamas in Gaza Is Far From Over

Demonstrators march during a protest by relatives of Israelis held hostage by Palestinian militants in Gaza  in Tel Aviv on July 5. — Demonstrators march during a protest by relatives of Israelis held hostage by Palestinian militants in Gaza in Tel Aviv on July 5.
Photographer: Jack Guez/AFP/Getty Images

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By John Bowker

July 12, 2024 at 9:59 AM UTC

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A cease-fire between Israel and Hamas remains as elusive as ever, with US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan saying “there’s still miles to go” in long-running talks.