Hamas Discusses Possible Ceasefire with Israel Within 1 Day

“If Israel agrees to Hamas’ demands, which include the return of displaced Palestinians to northern Gaza and an increase in humanitarian aid, it will pave the way for a ceasefire agreement within the next 24-48 hours,” a representative of the movement told AFP.

The latest temporary ceasefire in Gaza was in effect from the morning of November 24, 2023, until the morning of December 1, 2023. During this period, the sides exchanged more than 100 Israeli hostages for 200 Palestinian prisoners, mainly women and children.

In late February, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan stated that a ceasefire agreement would be reached “in the coming days.” He declined to disclose details of the agreement but noted that negotiators from both sides had already agreed on its “main outlines.”

Egyptian authorities also announced that a ceasefire in Gaza would be confirmed “in a few days.” Earlier, a senior official from President Joe Biden's administration had stated that the Israeli side had “basically accepted” a six-week ceasefire proposal with the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas in the Gaza Strip. To reach an agreement, Tel Aviv wants to receive a list of hostages, Reuters reported.