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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has authorized the dispatch of a team of negotiators for talks on a ceasefire-for-hostages arrangement with Hamas in Gaza, Israel’s Kan public broadcaster reported on Thursday, citing government officials. It was not initially clear where the next round of talks would take place. The negotiations mediated by the United States, Egypt and Qatar had previously been held in Cairo or Doha. Talks have been at an impasse lately due to the divergent views of Israel and Hamas regarding the goal of the negotiations. Hamas is demanding a complete end to the Gaza …