Talks to secure a ceasefire and the release of the remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza are due to take place in Paris on Sunday. US negotiators have drawn up a draft based on proposals from Israel and the Palestinian militant organization Hamas, which will be discussed this Sunday in Paris, the New York Times reported overnight. The report cited US officials who spoke on condition of anonymity saying negotiators were “cautiously optimistic that a final accord is within reach.” Citing US government circles, the NYT said the deal could involve Hamas releasing more than 100 hostages in return for …