A long-awaited ceasefire agreement in Gaza is now ’closer than ever’, according to Palestinian officials, with major breakthroughs in negotiations offering hope to end over a year of conflict. Talks mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and the U.S. are now focusing on finalizing details for a permanent truce between Israel and Hamas.
💡 What’s in the deal? The proposed agreement includes:
A gradual end to hostilities
Withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza
A prisoner-hostage swap
Plans for post-war reconstruction
Palestinian factions, including Hamas and Islamic Jihad, confirmed progress after talks in Cairo this week. While some sticking points remain, officials say there’s ‘no major roadblock’ to sealing the deal before 2024—if Israel doesn’t add new conditions.
This potential breakthrough follows 14 months of violence that began with Hamas’ October 2023 attack on southern Israel, which killed 1,200 people. Over 42,000 Palestinians have reportedly died in the subsequent military response.
🌱 What’s next? If successful, the deal could kickstart Gaza’s recovery through new community-led rebuilding committees. But with trust in short supply on both sides, the world will be watching to see if this fragile peace holds.
