There are fresh indications that Israel and Hamas may be getting closer to an agreement on a truce in Gaza and the release of hostages after months of impasse.
The BBC was informed that the indirect negotiations were in a “decisive and final phase” by a senior Palestinian official.
An agreement is closer than ever, according to Israel Katz, the country’s defense minister.
Both sides in this 14-month conflict are reportedly more eager to reach an agreement, as seen by the US, Qatar, and Egypt’s recent resumption of their mediation efforts.
Amid a flurry of diplomatic arrivals and departures in the area, an Israeli team referred to as “working level” is currently in the capital of Qatar, Doha.
