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Hamas accept draft ceasefire agreement
Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli army strike early Tuesday morning in Deir Al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, January 14, 2024

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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