Near the Israel-Gaza border (CNN) -- Hopes were briefly raised then dashed Tuesday for an imminent calm between Israel and Hamas as diplomats fervently sought a way to stop the deadly violence. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in the region, where she met for more than two hours with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. She is expected to meet later with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy, who is working to broker a cease-fire. Gaza is run by Hamas, which the United States and other countries consider a terrorist organization. Clinton offered Israel the support of the United States and expressed hope for a lasting solution as she spoke to reporters alongside Netanyahu at the prime minister's office in Jerusalem. She thanked Egypt and especially Morsy for their efforts.
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Hamas spokesman on the possibility of a cease-fire: "I believe there is a good chance"
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A building housing the offices of Agence France-Presse in Gaza City is hit
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U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton calls for de-escalation
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Palestinian officials say 137 people are dead; five are reported killed in Israel
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