A deal for the release of Israeli hostages appears close, officials say

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Demonstrators call for the return of 40 children who are among the roughly 240 hostages believed held by Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip as they mark World Children

Talk of a possible deal comes as Palestinian health officials say Israeli fire hit another hospital in Gaza, and dozens of premature infants from Al-Shifa hospital are evacuated to Egypt.

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