Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: The war between Israel and Hamas may stop. Two officials have said that Hamas has accepted the draft agreement on Gaza ceasefire and hostages. Israel is still considering the agreement. Officials had also given information about the ceasefire on Monday. Three officials acknowledged the progress in the ceasefire talks and said that the coming days will be important in terms of ending the 15-month-long war, which has destabilized West Asia.

Efforts by America, Egypt and Qatar

The US, Egypt and Qatar have tried to mediate an end to last year's 15-month war and secure the release of dozens of hostages taken in Hamas's October 7, 2023, offensive. There are still about 100 Israeli hostages inside Gaza and the military believes at least a third of them are dead.

A draft agreement was presented

A person familiar with the talks said that a breakthrough had been made overnight and a proposed draft of the agreement had been presented. The person said that Israeli and Hamas negotiators will now send it to their respective leaders for final approval. The person concerned also said that mediators from the Gulf country Qatar have put fresh pressure on Hamas to accept the agreement, while President-elect Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff is pressuring the Israelis. Witkoff recently joined the talks and has been in the region in recent days.

It might just take time

An Egyptian official had said good progress had been made on the ceasefire, but it was likely to take a few more days. The official also said that the aim of both sides was to reach an agreement before Donald Trump takes the oath of office on January 20.