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Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal: Tel Aviv to vote on Gaza deal on Thursday

The accord, which has not yet been formally announced, outlines a six-week initial ceasefire phase and includes the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces

Published: Wed 15 Jan 2025, 10:10 PM

Updated: Thu 16 Jan 2025, 6:00 AM

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The Israeli government will vote on a Gaza ceasefire deal on Thursday, with a majority of ministers expected to approve the deal, a government official told Reuters.

Negotiators reached a phased deal on Wednesday to end the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, an official briefed on the negotiations said, after 15 months of conflict that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and inflamed the Middle East.

The accord, which has not yet been formally announced, outlines a six-week initial ceasefire phase and includes the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip and release of hostages held by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, the official told Reuters.

Hamas told Reuters its delegation had handed mediators its approval for the ceasefire agreement and return of hostages.

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