Hamas has reportedly agreed to a draft of a multi-phase cease-fire deal with Israel that would include the release of hostages who were taken into Gaza on Oct. 7, 2023.

The Israeli government and Hamas say that they are in the final stages of indirect talks over a deal for a ceasefire and the release of hostages held in Gaza and Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.

President-elect Donald Trump said he believed negotiators could conclude a ceasefire deal that would see Hamas turn over Israeli hostages before his inauguration next Monday, in the latest signal that an agreement could be near.