CNN reports that Israel and Hamas are in the end stages of negotiating a ceasefire that would include an exchange of hostages that would bring all people being held by Hamas home, according to an Israeli official with knowledge of the talks. The potential agreement comes eight months after Hamas invaded Israel, pushing Israel to restrict access to Gaza.
Using mediators from Egypt and Qatar, Hamas reportedly sent the Israeli government a peace proposal, a fact that was confirmed by Mossad, Israel’s intelligence agency. The deal must now be approved by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netayahu.