Negotiators said a deal between Israel and Hamas was closer than ever even as Israeli airstrikes on Gaza continued, killing at least 13.

Despite positive signs toward a hostage and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, the fighting is continuing in Gaza as Israeli forces ramp up attacks. NBC News’ Daniele Hamamdjian reports on the latest conflict between Israel and Hamas as a peace deal looms.

Negotiators from Israel and Hamas are making a final push to seal a Gaza ceasefire in Doha, with all sides suggesting an agreement is almost done. There were reports of a breakthrough on Wednesday, with unnamed Israeli officials cited as saying that Hamas had agreed to the latest draft presented by Qatari,