Negotiations between Israel and Hamas are advancing towards a ceasefire agreement, aiming to end the protracted 15-month war in Gaza and secure the release of Israeli hostages held captive there.
Israel and Hamas appear to be nearing a ceasefire agreement that could end the 15-month war in Gaza and bring home dozens of Israel i hostages. Both sides are under pressure from outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump to reach a deal before the January 20 inauguration. Negotiations have stalled over the identities of hostages to be released in the initial phase.
Israel demands assurance that the hostages are alive, while Hamas claims it cannot confirm the status of all captives after months of intense fighting. The first phase, anticipated to last six to eight weeks, would involve a ceasefire, the release of Palestinian prisoners, and an increase in aid to Gaza. A subsequent phase would address the release of remaining hostages, a full end to the war, and discussions on reconstruction and Gaza's future governance. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed optimism about the negotiations' progress, stating his belief that a deal will be reached within the next two weeks. During its October 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel, Hamas and other groups killed approximately 1,200 people and abducted around 250 hostages into Gaza. A truce in November 2023 secured the release of over 100 hostages, while others have been rescued or remains have been recovered over the past year
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