Hamas has accepted in principle a draft <a data-evt-val="{&quot;control_fields&quot;: {&quot;mparticle&quot;: {&quot;keys&quot;: {&quot;click_source_type&quot;: &quot;click_source_type&quot;, &quot;anchor_text&quot;: &quot;anchor_text&quot;, &quot;target_url&quot;: &quot;target_url&quot;, &quot;layout_section&quot;: &quot;layout_section&quot;}, &quot;mp_event_type&quot;: &quot;Navigation&quot;, &quot;extra_keys&quot;: [&quot;click_vertical_position_percentage&quot;, &quot;click_vertical_position_pixels&quot;]}}, &quot;click_source_type&quot;: &quot;in-page link&quot;, &quot;anchor_text&quot;: &quot;ceasefire agreement&quot;, &quot;target_url&quot;: &quot;https://www.jns.org/trump-says-gaza-hostage-deal-almost-finalized/&quot;, &quot;layout_section&quot;: &quot;in-page-link&quot;}" data-evt="click" data-evt-typ="click" href="https://www.jns.org/trump-says-gaza-hostage-deal-almost-finalized/">ceasefire agreement</a> for the Gaza Strip that includes the release of dozens of hostages, the Associated Press reported on Tuesday, citing two officials involved in the negotiations.

An Israeli official confirmed to the news agency that progress has been made but noted that the details are still being finalized.

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CNN cited an Israeli official as stating that Jerusalem is ready for a ceasefire.

The 33 hostages would include 5 female Israeli soldiers, each exchanged for 50 Palestinian prisoners.{ai:summary}Hamas has agreed in principle to a draft ceasefire for Gaza, which includes the release of hostages. Israeli officials have confirmed that negotiations are progressing, though details are still being finalized. Jerusalem has expressed readiness for a ceasefire agreement. #foreignaffairs

Hamas expected to release 33 hostages in the first phase of ceasefire deal with Israel

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