Significant progress made in Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks

Houthi supporters wave Palestinian and Yemeni flags in Sanaa (Osamah Abdulrahman/AP)

US and Arab mediators have made significant progress towards brokering a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and the release of scores of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, but a deal has not been reached yet, officials said.

Four officials acknowledged progress has been made and said the coming days would be critical for ending more than 15 months of fighting that has destabilised the Middle East.