Hamas clears the way for a possible cease-fire in Gaza after dropping key demand, officials say The Associated PressHamas ready to drop key demand in truce and hostage deal, official says CNNHamas says it dropped demand Israel vow up-front to end war, but wants mediators’ guarantees The Times of IsraelHamas’s Cease-Fire Proposal Includes a Familiar Sticking Point The New York TimesHostage-release, Gaza ceasefire upcoming, says Hamas official The Jerusalem Post