Israeli media: Hamas has accepted the ceasefire agreement
According to reports in the Israeli press, Hamas has agreed to a ceasefire with Israel. Under the agreement reflected in international media, the two sides are expected to conduct a prisoner exchange.
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Hamas has responded positively to the ceasefire agreement, which includes a prisoner exchange, after receiving the map detailing the withdrawal of the Israeli army from city centers in Gaza.
Speaking to AA, a Palestinian source stated that the response from the movement came after the maps regarding the Israeli army's withdrawal from city centers in Gaza were delivered to Hamas.
It was noted that Hamas has given a positive response to the draft agreement.
According to official figures, at least 45 thousand Palestinians have lost their lives as a result of the attacks that have been ongoing in Gaza since October 11, 2023. The Gaza Ministry of Health had announced that the exact number of casualties could not be fully determined due to Israel's attacks. According to international organizations monitoring the war, the death toll could be more than 150 thousand.
ISRAEL'S SECURITY CABINET TO CONVENE
In a report by Israel's state television KAN, it was stated that Israel's narrow 'security cabinet' and government are making preparations for a meeting to discuss the ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement, and that some ministers have canceled their schedules.
It was stated that the Israeli security cabinet and the government will meet today to vote on the ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement in Gaza.
The report conveyed that the Hamas leadership has also responded positively to the agreement and that the deal is expected to be signed and announced today.
According to the Palestinian source who spoke to KAN, progress has been made in the ceasefire negotiations, and agreements have been reached on all points, resolving the issues.
The Palestinian source stated that the agreement is expected to be announced tomorrow and that the ceasefire is expected to begin within 24-48 hours after the announcement.