An Egyptian and a Western diplomat told the Associated Press that the ceasefire proposal accepted by Hamas only had minor changes in wording from an earlier version approved by Israel.
The sources, who spoke to AP on condition of anonymity, said Hamas was sent the new draft after changes were added in consultation with CIA head William Burns.
The White House said Burns was discussing Hamas's response with Israeli and regional officials.
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