- Hamas’s leader gave the group’s answer to Qatari mediators.
- US Vice President Joe Biden believes an agreement is close at hand.
- According to White House spokesperson John Kirby, “we’re closer now than we’ve been before.”
- The tentative agreement includes a five-day truce with a ground ceasefire and restrictions on Israeli air operations over southern Gaza. The deal aims to ensure the release of captives in Gaza as well as the entry of humanitarian assistance into the territory.
– According to sources, Hamas and Islamic Jihad are planning to free 50 to 100 inmates, excluding military people.
Reuters is the source.