Gaza is 'on the brink' of peace, President Biden declares as Israel and Hamas look close to agreeing ceasefire deal

They bombed schools, homes and even gatherings of people,

civil defense spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP

There is progress, it looks much better than previously

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar told reporters

I think there is a good chance we can close this ... the parties are right on the cusp of being able to close this deal,

Biden'