Gaza deal includes six-week initial ceasefire phase, release of hostages, official says

Protest to demand a deal for the return of hostages, in Tel Aviv
A supporter of Israeli hostages, who were kidnapped during the deadly October 7 2023 attack by Hamas, holds a sign at a protest to demand a deal to bring every hostage home at once, amid Gaza ceasefire negotiations, in Tel Aviv, Israel, January 15, 2025. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun
Source: REUTERS

A Gaza deal between Israel and Hamas, still not officially announced yet on Wednesday, outlines a six-week initial ceasefire phase and includes the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces and release of hostages held by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian detainees held by Israel, an official briefed on the negotiations told Reuters.

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