Israel’s 15-month campaign has depleted the group’s military strength, sapped its political influence and opened a void in leadership inside the Gaza Strip.
The deal is expected to begin Sunday, with the exchange of several hostages held in Gaza for a number of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.
Former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren joins Andrea Mitchell and considers the likelihood that Hamas will adhere to the ceasefire deal. He highlights the pattern of Hamas breaching previous agreements,
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had earlier accused Hamas of “reneging” on parts of the deal, under which Israel would withdraw from some areas of Gaza and obtain the return of hostages.
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Fifteen months of devastating war in Gaza could come to a halt as soon as Sunday, with Israel’s government poised to approve a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas. Though the exact
This 42-day ceasefire aims to halt the 15-month conflict and facilitate the release of hostages held by Hamas.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken had said the U.S. wanted a ceasefire deal in Gaza and all remaining captives released before Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20.
Netanyahu's office said Hamas had "reneged on parts of the agreement reached with the mediators and Israel in an effort to extort last-minute concessions."
NEW ADMINISTRATIVE CAPITAL, Egypt — Egypt’s chief diplomat on Thursday called on Israel and Hamas to implement a Gaza ceasefire plan “without any delay,” raising pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept the deal.
The deal is expected to begin Sunday, with the exchange of several hostages held in Gaza for a number of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.