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Israel and mediators from Egypt, the U.S. and Qatar have given Hamas a final draft agreement for the release of hostages held by Hamas in exchange for a ceasefire in Gaza, two senior Israeli officials and a source familiar with the details said.Why it matters: The indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas have reached a critical point a week before President-elect Trump is sworn into office.Trump has threatened there would be “hell to pay in the Middle East” if Hamas didn’t release the hostages by the time he is inaugurated.About 98 hostages are still being held in Gaza…
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Israel awaits Hamas’ response to final Gaza deal draft, officials say
Barak Ravid
04:22
Israel and mediators from Egypt, the U.S. and Qatar have given Hamas a final draft agreement for the release of hostages held by Hamas in exchange for a ceasefire in Gaza, two senior Israeli officials and a source familiar with the details said.Why it matters: The indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas have reached a
