A draft deal for the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza is nearing completion, with the details having been finalized and awaiting the terror group’s final approval.

Mediator Qatar has handed Israel and Hamas a “final” draft agreement, an official briefed on the negotiations told Reuters. A breakthrough was reached in Doha after midnight following talks between Israel’s intelligence services chiefs, President-elect Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy and Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the official said.

An Israeli official subsequently denied to Reuters that Jerusalem received a draft proposal.{ai:summary}<p>A draft agreement for the release of hostages held by Hamas is nearing completion, pending final approval from the group. Qatar has presented a "final" draft to both Israel and Hamas after successful negotiations involving key officials from Israel and the U.S.</p><p>Discussions took place in Doha, leading to a breakthrough that could facilitate the hostages' release. #foreignaffairs</p>

Qatar reportedly offers final hostage draft agreement to Israel and Hamas

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