Israel-Gaza war: US says 'serious negotiations' taking place on new Gaza truce BBC News

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The US says "serious negotiations" are taking place on a new Gaza truce and the release of more Israeli hostages.

But prospects remain uncertain after Hamas's leader reportedly rejected the prospect of a temporary pause during talks in Cairo, Egypt on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Israeli forces say they' ve uncovered a network of tunnels in the heart of Gaza City with entrances connected to the houses of Hamas leaders.

On Wednesday, the Hamas-run Gaza government said 20,000 people had been killed there since Israel launched its military campaign against the group.