The United States government seems to be nearing a ceasefire agreement in Gaza to stop offensive operations, facilitate the release of hostages and increase the delivery of humanitarian aid, according to a US official to the journalist David Ignatius from The Washington Post on Thursday. According to the journalist, the source stated that “the framework is agreed” and negotiations on how to implement the agreement are underway. The plan, detailed by US officials to Ignatius on Wednesday proposes a three-phase solution to the conflict. Initially, there would be a six-week ceasefire during which Hamas would free 33 Israeli hostages, including all women, men over 50, and the injured. In return, Israel would release “hundreds” of Palestinian prisoners and pull its troops back from densely populated areas to the eastern Gaza border. Humanitarian aid would be allowed in, hospitals would be fixed, and rubble clearance would start.
Gallant: Israel opens short ‘window’ for hostage deal with Hamas
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated on Wednesday that its military created a “limited window of opportunity” for Israel to pursue the hostage deal with the Palestinian militant group Hamas, which would secure the return of 120 captives held in the Gaza Strip. “The conditions that will be created as a result of the deal will advance our national and security interests, and regarding the risks that may arise – the IDF and security forces know how to overcome them,” Gallant said at a graduation ceremony at the Israel National Defense College, stressing that it is Israel’s “moral” and “ethical” duty to facilitate the return of hostages. Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah previously noted that the Lebanese militant group would cease its attacks on Israel in case Hamas and Israel agree to a ceasefire. NN: Info i have suggests their is defiantly a deal in the works. Biden is desperate for win before he locks up reading his lines off of Q cards.