After 15 months of hell, Israel and Hamas sign a ceasefire deal
During the first phase of the accord, meant to last six weeks, Hamas will free 33 of the 98 Israeli hostages still held in Gaza, in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. During this initial period, further talks will be held to finalise the next stage of Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza and the release of the remaining hostages.
Israel and Hamas Hope to Secure Cease-Fire Deal Within Days, Officials Say
Months of shuttle diplomacy have failed to end the war in Gaza, which began after Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023 that killed 1,200 people and saw 250 taken hostage. Around 105 captives were later released in a weeklong cease-fire in November 2023 in exchange for 240 Palestinian prisoners.
President Joe Biden and his top diplomats, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, had sought closure during his term.
Hamas says it has approved a proposal to halt the war in Gaza and exchange Israeli captives for Palestinian prisoners held in ...
Israel has not received a draft proposal for a deal to halt the fighting in Gaza and return its hostages, an Israeli official ...
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