Gaza Ceasefire Talks Near Completion Amid Key Issues
Discussions for a Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas are reportedly 90% complete, according to a senior Palestinian official. Key sticking points include the presence of Israeli military forces in the Philadelphi corridor and the framework for a three-stage ceasefire. The planned deal involves swapping 20 Palestinian prisoners for each released female soldier, with the process impacted by the status of several hostages. Additional provisions entail oversight for returning civilians and aid access, culminating in Gaza’s governance by a non-partisan committee.