Israel defence minister says country is 'the closest it's been' to a Gaza hostage deal with Hamas since last year - as talks keep moving around ceasefire

Israeli negotiators head to Qatar as hopes rise for Gaza hostage deal

'They beat me and abused me': Freed Gaza hostage relives horrifying rape ordeal as she pleads for peace agreement - but Israeli minister tells her a deal will lead to '10,000 more women being raped'