Israel and Hamas Near Gaza Ceasefire Agreement as Strikes Continue
Talks in Qatar progress toward a potential truce, with humanitarian aid and prisoner exchanges under negotiation.
- Israeli forces continue airstrikes in Gaza, targeting over 50 sites in the last 24 hours, as ceasefire negotiations progress in Qatar.
- Hamas has requested a detailed timeline for the withdrawal of Israeli troops, with international mediators expected to oversee implementation.
- The proposed agreement includes a temporary 42-day truce, the release of 33 hostages, and increased humanitarian aid to Gaza’s struggling population.
- Egypt is preparing to reopen the Rafah border crossing to deliver aid, with 250 trucks ready to provide essential supplies for the first time in over eight months.
- Internal divisions in Israel’s government emerge over the potential deal, with right-wing ministers threatening political fallout if an agreement is finalized.