BREAKING: Israel and Hamas Reach Ceasefire Deal, Announcement Imminent By Simcha Pasko/The Media Line An Israeli official confirmed to the Times of Israel on Wednesday that a ceasefire and hostage deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas, adding to multiple reports that the two sides have finalized an agreement. A senior Arab diplomat familiar […]
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BREAKING: Israel and Hamas Reach Ceasefire Deal, Announcement Imminent
By Simcha Pasko/The Media Line
An Israeli official confirmed to the Times of Israel on Wednesday that a ceasefire and hostage deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas, adding to multiple reports that the two sides have finalized an agreement. A senior Arab diplomat familiar with the negotiations revealed that the US, Qatar, and Egypt will shortly issue a joint statement officially announcing the deal. Following this, Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani is set to hold a press conference in Doha to provide further details.
Following the Times of Israel announcement, US President-elect Donald Trump posted his Truth Social app: “WE HAVE A DEAL FOR THE HOSTAGES IN THE MIDDLE EAST. THEY WILL BE RELEASED SHORTLY. THANK YOU!”
Earlier, Barak Ravid, an Axios reporter citing a US official, announced on social media platform X that the deal had been finalized, although he did not provide further details. Shortly afterward, a US official and an Arab official confirmed to The Times of Israel that the two sides have indeed struck a deal, which includes a truce and an exchange of hostages held in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli custody. According to the Arab source, a formal announcement is expected within hours.
Hamas says it has formally responded to the proposal but has not clarified whether it has accepted or rejected the terms. In a statement released Wednesday, the group’s political wing in Doha indicated it had replied “responsibly” to the ceasefire and hostage exchange outline. No further elaboration was provided.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Hamas stated that its political wing in Doha had formally responded to the proposed arrangement. The group described its reply as “responsible” but did not clarify whether it has accepted or rejected the terms. No additional explanation was provided.