Is A Ceasefire In Gaza Imminent? Here’s What To Know

The war in Gaza was triggered due to a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023 which killed over 1,200 Israelis. The retaliatory Israeli attack has killed over 43,300 Palestinians.

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The October 7, 2023, attack marked a significant escalation in the Israel-Palestine conflict, with Hamas targeting Israel. The region, historically disputed, involves both Israel and Palestine claiming land, particularly Gaza and the West Bank, as their own. (ILLUSTRATION: NEWS18)

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Reports indicate Israel and Hamas are close to a ceasefire agreement, which could ease Gaza's suffering and address hostage concerns. (ILLUSTRATION: NEWS18)

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Qatar, Egypt, and the US have mediated ceasefire talks, and Israel and Hamas now suggest a deal is near, pending mutual agreement. (ILLUSTRATION: NEWS18)

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Key Israeli negotiators include David Barnea, Ronen Bar, Nitzan Alon and Ophir Falk. (ILLUSTRATION: NEWS18)

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Key negotiators from Hamas include Khalil al-Hayya, while Qatar's representatives are Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, and Egypt is represented by Hassan Rashad, Director of the General Intelligence Service. (ILLUSTRATION: NEWS18)

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Hamas has accepted the draft ceasefire deal, but Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu faces resistance within his government. (ILLUSTRATION: NEWS18)

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After months of deadlock and mutual blame, recent weeks have seen renewed momentum in negotiations between Israel and Hamas. (ILLUSTRATION: NEWS18)

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The upcoming US administration change on January 20, from President Joe Biden to President-elect Donald Trump, has intensified pressure on both Israel and Hamas to reach a deal quickly. (ILLUSTRATION: NEWS18)

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Recent momentum also stems from Israel’s ceasefire with Hezbollah in November, which isolated Hamas and added further pressure to conclude negotiations. (ILLUSTRATION: NEWS18)