With the agreement still not finalized, people in Gaza and Israel celebrated a possible end to two years of war, but hoped they were not doing so prematurely.
The Israeli prime minister appeared backed into a corner in Gaza diplomacy. But this deal could greatly increase his room for maneuver, analysts said.
Leaders welcomed the agreement between Israel and Hamas, projecting optimism that an end to the war could be near.
Leaders welcomed the agreement between Israel and Hamas, projecting optimism that an end to the war could be near.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said he would convene his government on Thursday to sign off on the agreement. Hamas said that the agreement would lead to the end of the war, but many of the details were unclear.
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, both architects of President Trump’s plan to end the war, are expected to join mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas.
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, both architects of President Trump’s plan to end the war, are expected to join mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas.
The somber milestone comes with peace talks underway, hostages from the Hamas-led attack still in Gaza, more than 67,000 Palestinians dead and Israel more isolated than ever.
As Israelis brace for a day of mourning and commemoration, negotiators for Israel and Hamas met with mediators in Egypt to hash out an end to the war.
Along with optimism that President Trump can lock Israel and Hamas into a deal, many expressed anxiety about being disappointed once more.