US says Israel has agreed to framework for Gaza ceasefire. Hamas now must decide

The Israelis “have more or less accepted” the proposal, which includes the six-week ceasefire in Gaza as well as the release by Hamas of hostages considered to be vulnerable, which includes the sick, the wounded, the elderly and women, said the official.

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Rafah | March 3, 2024 12:05 AM IST

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“The Israelis have basically signed on to the elements of the arrangement,” the official said.

Israel has essentially endorsed a framework of a proposed Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, and it is now up to Hamas to agree to it, a senior US administration official said Saturday.

“The Israelis have basically signed on to the elements of the arrangement,” the official said. “Right now, the ball is in the court of Hamas and we are continuing to push this as hard as we possibly can.” The official briefed reporters on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss details of the ongoing ceasefire talks.

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