Ceasefire negotiations between Israel and the Hamas terrorist group reached a breakthrough in Doha, Qatar, on Wednesday, Israeli sources involved with the talks told Hebrew media. The sources expressed hope that the deal could be announced as early as Thursday and implemented on Sunday.

According to the&nbsp;Reuters&nbsp;news agency, the Israeli negotiating team was set to update Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the progress in Doha during a scheduled conference call on Wednesday night.

"Contrary to reports, the Hamas terrorist group has not yet returned its response to the deal," the Israeli Prime Minister's Office stated.{ai:summary}<p>Ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas have reportedly made significant progress in Doha, Qatar. Israeli sources indicate a potential announcement of the deal could come as early as Thursday, with implementation expected by Sunday.</p><p>The Israeli negotiating team is set to brief Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the developments during a conference call. #foreignaffairs</p>

Israeli officials say breakthrough reached in Doha talks

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