
HAMAS has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of dozens of Israeli hostages, two officials involved in the talks said today.
Hamas said that the ongoing negotiations had reached their “final stage,” while an Israeli official said progress has been made, but the details are being finalised.
The plan would need to be approved by the Israeli cabinet.

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