Despite positive signs toward a hostage and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, the fighting is continuing in Gaza as Israeli forces ramp up attacks. NBC News’ Daniele Hamamdjian reports on the latest conflict between Israel and Hamas as a peace deal looms.

Negotiators from Israel and Hamas are making a final push to seal a Gaza ceasefire in Doha, with all sides suggesting an agreement is almost done. There were reports of a breakthrough on Wednesday, with unnamed Israeli officials cited as saying that Hamas had agreed to the latest draft presented by Qatari,

A breakthrough has been reached in the negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Doha and a Gaza hostage and a ceasefire deal is imminent, three Israeli officials told Axios. Why it matters: About 98 hostages are still being held in Gaza,