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Gaza Ceasefire Deal Gains Momentum


(New York Times) Adam Rasgon - High-level Gaza ceasefire talks appeared to be gaining momentum on Monday, as officials expressed optimism that a deal was achievable. A Hamas official said progress had been made on all issues. Israeli officials said the emerging agreement would allow Israel to maintain a buffer zone in Gaza during its implementation and that Israeli forces would not leave the territory until the release of all hostages. For months, repeated rounds of talks have seen hopes rise only to be dashed days later. The lead mediators are Qatar and Egypt, shuttling messages between Israel and Hamas. Any deal would include freedom for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.
2025-01-14 00:00:00
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