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US says it's cautiously optimistic that a deal to end fighting in Gaza is within reach
Wed, 18 Dec 2024
After months of deadlock, there are new signs that Israel and Hamas could be moving closer to a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. Also: repairs are to be carried out on Venice's "slippery" glass bridge.
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I'm Alex Ritson, and in the early hours of Wednesday 18th December, these are our main stories. The US State Department says it's cautiously optimistic that a deal to end the fighting in Gaza is within reach. Russian politicians have vowed revenge for the assassination of a Russian general on the streets of Moscow. Ukraine said it carried out the attack.
Also in this podcast... The Constitutional Bridge. One of only four bridges spanning the Grand Canal. 25,000 people cross it every day.
The Italian city of Venice is to replace the glass steps on its famous Slippery Bridge after 14 years of almost daily falls. The US State Department says it's cautiously optimistic that a deal to end the fighting in Gaza and secure the release of Israeli hostages is within reach. Its spokesman is Matthew Miller.
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