Israeli and Palestinian officials said Wednesday afternoon that Hamas had given its approval to a deal to release captives and halt fighting in Gaza, according to the Times of Israel.
Israeli officials indicated that the two sides had come to an agreement and a deal could be announced as soon as Wednesday evening. Officials said that Hamas resistance has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of captives.
Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages, two officials involved in the talks said Tuesday, according to AP.
The Israeli media reported on Wednesday afternoon preparations for the Zionist army's withdrawal from Gaza Strip was already underway.
According to the latest reports by Israeli media, the Qatari prime minister will hold a presser to announce the Gaza ceasefire deal.
A Palestinian source familiar with the negotiations revealed to Lebanese Al Mayadeen on Wednesday that although the occupation has given its general approval for the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, the signing and implementation of the truce were being delayed due to pending details.
confirms that it has issued an official reply to the ceasefire-hostage release deal proposal.
Hamas said in a statement that its political wing, based in Doha, has responded “responsibly” to the proposal, but does not elaborate on whether it has accepted or rejected the deal.
According to the latest reports by media, Qatar, Egypt, US mediators will announce Gaza ceasefire in a statement after it's signed by Hamas and Israeli regime.
Gaza ceasefire will be put in place under resistance conditions, media reports.
US President-elect Donald Trump confirms Israeli captives to be released soon after it's signed by Hamas and Israeli regime.
US, Qatar and Egypt will issue joint statement on deal shortly, Arab diplomat said, according to the Times of Israel.
Palestinians in Gaza celebrated and expressed happiness before the official announcement of the ceasefire agreement.
According to a report by the Times of Israel citing officials said that a deal would be signed in coming hours.
The Israeli cabinet is set to meet tomorrow to approve the agreement.
"First prisoners could go free on Sunday," the Times report added.
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