Hamas Chief Claims Imminent Truce Agreement with Israel

Hamas chief, Ismail Haniyeh, stated that the Palestinian militant group is close to reaching a truce agreement with Israel, as negotiations focus on the duration of the truce, aid delivery to Gaza, and the exchange of Israeli hostages held by Hamas for Palestinian prisoners. Both sides are expected to release women and children, with details to be announced by Qatar, the mediator in the negotiations. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is ready to facilitate any future hostage release agreed upon by the parties. The ongoing conflict has resulted in a high number of casualties, with hospitals in Gaza being targeted by Israeli bombings.