Israel and Hamas Report Progress Toward Ceasefire in Gaza Conflict

Negotiators suggest a breakthrough could be near, as the 14-month war has left over 45,000 Palestinians dead and sparked a humanitarian crisis.

Israeli officials and Hamas negotiators indicate that they are closer than ever to reaching a ceasefire agreement, with talks facilitated by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States.
The emerging deal is expected to include a phased ceasefire, partial Israeli troop withdrawals, and an exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners.
Gaza's death toll has risen to over 45,000, with more than 106,000 wounded, as the conflict continues to devastate the region's 2.3 million residents.
The proposed agreement would also include increased humanitarian aid and the reopening of Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt to alleviate the humanitarian crisis.
Negotiations remain ongoing, with both sides needing to finalize key details, including the timeline for troop withdrawals and the governance of Gaza post-conflict.