Hamas May Accept Cease-Fire Deal—Here’s What We Know

Topline Negotiators from Hamas may accept a cease-fire deal on Sunday, after weeks of negotiations have led to a tentative agreement with the Israeli government—but the Israeli delegation reportedly boycotted the talks after Hamas refused to provide a complete list of hostages they would release. The tentative deal could see dozens of hostages freed for a six-week truce in the Gaza Strip.Getty Images Key Facts The cease-fire negotiations in Cairo will resume on Sunday, where Hamas leaders are expected to confirm or reject the framework for a truce in exchange for the release of hostages, the first since a previous cease-fire expired on Dec. 1. However, the talks may already be in jeopardy after the Israeli delegation reportedly boycotted Sunday’s meeting after Hamas refused to provide them with a complete list of hostages that would be released as part of the deal. Israeli officials told local media that the Palestinian militant group refuses to give them “clear answers,” Reuters reported. U.S. officials had previously told reporters the Israelis had “more or less accepted” the deal that was presented t… Click below to read the full story from Forbes
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