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Israel seizes Gaza crossing as cease-fire hangs in balance

Season 2024 Episode 129 | 4m 25s

Delegations from Israel and Hamas returned to Cairo to resume fraught negotiations over a potential cease-fire and hostage deal. Meantime, Israeli tanks and troops seized the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, delaying aid shipments as 1.2 million Palestinians shelter in the city. Nick Schifrin reports.

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