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Hamas ‘very close to an agreement’ with Israel while key sticking points remain, official says
Hamas is “very close to an agreement” with Israel for a ceasefire in Gaza and the exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners, according to an official from the militant group.
Officials Report Breakthrough in Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Talks
A person familiar with the discussions indicated that a breakthrough was achieved overnight, resulting in a proposed deal now on the table. Israeli and Hamas negotiators are expected to present the terms to their respective leaders for final approval, marking a potential step forward in ending the prolonged conflict.
Israel awaits Hamas' response to final Gaza deal draft, officials say
Israel and mediators from Egypt, the U.S. and Qatar have given Hamas a final draft agreement for the release of hostages held by Hamas in exchange for a ceasefire in Gaza, two senior Israeli officials and a source familiar with the details said.
What have the main obstacles been to a ceasefire deal in Gaza and the release of Israel's hostages?
Israel and Hamas have been holding indirect talks for more than a year aimed at ending the war in Gaza and returning the hostages to Israel.
Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas make 'very real' progress
Advances have been made over the weekend in negotiations to broker a deal that would end Israel's deadly assault on Gaza and see the release of hostages held by Hamas.
What to know about the Israel and Hamas Gaza ceasefire and hostage release talks
The basic framework, officials familiar with the talks say, is an exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, and a six-week ceasefire. Mediators are applying pressure on all parties.
Progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release, officials say
Three officials acknowledged progress has been made and said the coming days would be critical for ending more than 15 months of fighting that has destabilized the Middle East.
Qatar hands Israel, Hamas 'final' draft of Gaza ceasefire deal, official tells Reuters
Mediator Qatar has handed Israel and Hamas a "final" draft of a ceasefire and hostage release agreement designed to end the war in Gaza, an official briefed on the negotiations told Reuters on Monday.
Ambassadors to Israel join rally to demand Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
The protest comes on the same day that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was sending the director of the Mossad foreign intelligence agency to ceasefire talks in Doha.View on euronews
Israel 'caught off guard' by Hamas flexibility in hostage deal talks
We are close to announcing an agreement and a prisoner exchange,” said a source claiming to be familiar with the negotiations, “but this hinges on Israel’s awaited response.
Hamas and Israel Near Ceasefire Agreement Amid Key Disputes
Hamas and Israel are reportedly nearing a ceasefire agreement that includes exchanging hostages for Palestinian prisoners, according to a Hamas official, CNN News reports. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar acknowledged progress,
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