Gaza ceasefire appears close as US and Egypt puts focus on 'coming hours'

Israel and Hamas are reportedly near finalizing a ceasefire agreement that could end their 15-month conflict, according to US and regional officials. Talks have made significant progress, with both sides drafting statements in anticipation of a truce. The deal includes a 42-day ceasefire, the release of 33 hostages, and a reciprocal exchange of prisoners. Mediation efforts led by the US, Qatar, and Egypt have intensified, with key breakthroughs achieved. If ratified, the ceasefire could begin as early as this weekend #IsraelHamas #GazaCeasefire #MiddleEastPeace #HostageRelease #GazaConflict #PeaceTalks #JoeBiden #DonaldTrump #MiddleEastMediation #USDiplomacy #QatarMediation #HamasIsrael #WarEnd #PrisonerExchange #CeasefireAgreement #TrumpDiplomacy #JakeSullivan #HamasHostages #IsraelDefense #GazaCrisis #MediatedDeal Also Read Decoding: What Are the Three Phases Of Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/decoding-what-are-the-three-phases-of-israel-hamas-ceasefire-deal-4042565.html?ref=DMDesc Israeli Soldiers Speak Out Against Gaza Conflict, Refusing to Continue Fighting Due to Ethical Concerns :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/some-israeli-soldiers-refuse-to-continue-fighting-in-gaza-011-4041649.html?ref=DMDesc Israel's Netanyahu Dispatches Mossad Director to Qatar for Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israel-netanyahu-mossad-director-gaza-ceasefire-talks-qatar-011-4039991.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~