Summary
Hamas says it has accepted a ceasefire deal proposed by Egypt and Qatar. The most recent framework calls for the release of between 20 and 33 hostages over several weeks. It is unclear whether Hamas has agreed to the most recent ceasefire proposal. The Israeli government is now reviewing the Hamas response.
Benny Gantz, a member of Israel’s cabinet, said the decision to release the hostages was a ‘very difficult one’. Gantz said the release of the hostages is a “very difficult decision’ and that the decision was ‘a very difficult one.’
