Israel-Hamas war highlights: Netanyahu's office says no ceasefire deal yet, final details being sorted out
World | Conflicting reports have emerged about Hamas' reaction to the proposed deal, with some saying the group is yet to submit its response while others saying it has already given green light.
Israel-Hamas war LIVE: Negotiations for a proposed ceasefire-for-hostage deal in Gaza have entered a final stage. A finalised deal may be announced by negotiators from the US, Egypt and Qatar on Wednesday or Thursday (Jan 15-16), as per media reports. Some members of Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government have said they do not support the deal, but it is believed he has enough support across the Knesset and in government for it to be implemented. Conflicting reports have emerged about Hamas' reaction to the proposed deal, with some saying the group is yet to submit its response while others saying it has already given the green light.
Earlier, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied reports claiming Hamas has submitted its final response to the Gaza peace deal talks.
News agency Reuters quoted a Hamas official as saying that the group is yet to submit its written response to the proposal deal.
However, news agency AFP reported citing Palestinian sources close to negotiations that militant groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad have approved the Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said that a ceaefire deal has still not reached, Associated Press reported. He said the final details are being sorted out.
Donald Trump claimed in Truth Social post that the "epic" Gaza ceaefire deal only happened due the "hostorial" win of November US elections.
"We have achieved so much without even being in the White House. Just imagine all of the wonderful things that will happen when I return to the White House, and my Administration is fully confirmed, so they can secure more Victories for the United States!" he added.
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Senior Hamas official Basem Naim told reporters that the terror group has accepted a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Israel.
Hamas’ government media office in Gaza asked residents of the to not move until the official start of the ceasefire.
“The Government Media Office calls on the honorable citizens not to move before the official start of the ceasefire, and to obtain information about the timing of the ceasefire from official sources,” it said in a press release.
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The US, Qatar, and Egypt will shortly issue a joint statement announcing the deal, a senior Arab diplomat familiar with the negotiations told The Times of Israel
The US president-elect, Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social platform, "WE HAVE A DEAL FOR THE HOSTAGES IN THE MIDDLE EAST. THEY WILL BE RELEASED SHORTLY. THANK YOU!"
Hamas in an official statement has said it has responded 'responsibly' to the Gaza peace deal draft but it didn't reveal whether it accepted or rejected the proposal, Times of Israel is reporting.
Israel and Hamas have agreed to the ceasefire and hostage release deal, the Times of Israel has reported citing a US and an Arab official. The Arab official added that an announcement for the same was expected in hours.
Qatar's Prime Minister met with Hamas in a 'final push' for a Gaza truce, a source involved in the talks told AFP
Israeli foreign minister said he was cutting short his visit to Europe Wednesday so that he can return to the country as soon as possible and take part in the security cabinet voting on the proposed Gaza peace deal.
A statement by Israeli foreign ministry read, "Following the progress in the hostage release negotiations, Minister Gideon Sa’ar cut short his diplomatic visit, which was scheduled to continue tomorrow in Hungary. He will return to Israel tonight to participate in the expected discussions and votes in the Security Cabinet and government."
Earlier, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied reports claiming Hamas has submitted its final response to the Gaza peace deal talks.
News agency AFP reported citing Palestinian sources close to negotiations that militant groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad have approved the Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal.
Arab officials were quoted by Times of Israel as saying that Israel and Hamas were “super close” to reaching a ceasefire deal. As per reports, the negotiators may announce a final deal on Wednesday or Thursday.
Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani is expected to hold a press conference on Wednesday in Doha where negotiations for the Gaza ceasefire deal are underway, according to media reports.