Outgoing President Joe Biden says a ceasefire deal in Gaza is 'on the brink of fruition' but details remain unclear. The potential agreement reportedly involves a phased release of hostages by Hamas in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. The ceasefire would not see Israel withdraw from Gaza, instead a new buffer zone would be established.
A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is “on the brink”, according to outgoing President Joe Biden, but how would an agreement work? President Biden said a ceasefire deal in Gaza is "on the brink of fruition" as his presidential term enters its final days.He said he is "pressing hard" to get a ceasefire over the line as he gave his final policy speech at the State Department on Monday.
The Saudi TV station al-Hadath reports that high-profile figures such as Marwan Barghouti, the jailed Intifada leader, who is serving multiple life terms for murder, will not be included in the deal.The ceasefire would not see Israel withdraw from Gaza. Instead, a new buffer zone will be erected where the IDF stations troops to “defend” the country’s border.
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