Israel, Hamas Quarrel Over Final Details of Gaza Cease-Fire

The dispute underscores the fragility of the deal as mediators worked to ensure that it would go into effect on schedule.

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What Does the Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Between Israel and Hamas Say?

In the first phase, 33 hostages and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners would be freed, and hundreds of trucks with humanitarian aid would be allowed into Gaza daily, a copy of the agreement says.
The New York Times - 14h
Cease-Fire Deal With Israel Comes as Hamas Is Severely Weakened

Israel’s 15-month bombardment of Gaza has destroyed much of Hamas’s military wing. It has also degraded the Iran-backed proxy network that helps sustain the militant group.
The New York Times - 17h
Gaza Cease-Fire Negotiators Are Waiting on Hamas at the Finish Line

Militant group has failed to respond to draft of the deal after all sides expressed optimism about pausing the fighting in the 15-month war.
The Wall Street Journal - 1d
Israel, Hamas on Verge of Deal for Gaza Cease-Fire

Progress in cease-fire talks has raised hopes a deal could be reached to release some of the hostages still held in the Gaza Strip and pause fighting that has dragged on for 15 months.
The Wall Street Journal - 2d
What We Know About the Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Agreement

The first phase of the deal, including the start of hostage releases, will last six weeks.
The New York Times - 4h
What Is the Status of the Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire and Hostage Talks?

Negotiators are on “the brink” of an agreement to end the fighting and free hostages, according to President Biden.
The New York Times - 23h
Israel and Hamas could be on the verge of a Gaza ceasefire deal

A ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants is being discussed by American, Egyptian and Qatari negotiators, while Gaza and West Bank bombings continue.
NBC News - 1d
Israel and Hamas Near Agreement on Cease-Fire Deal, Qatar Says

The negotiations, mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the United States, appear to be making progress after months of failed attempts to achieve a breakthrough.
The New York Times - 1d
Israel’s Military Pounds Gaza as Pressure Mounts for Cease-fire

Gaza’s health ministry said that 88 people had been killed over the past day. Israeli and Hamas officials have been holding indirect cease-fire talks via mediators in Qatar.
The New York Times - Jan. 5

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