NYT: Israel And Hamas Agree To 6-Week Cease-Fire

After more than 15 months of war, negotiators for Israel and Hamas have reportedly agreed to a cease-fire in Gaza. The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told the press a few clauses in the deal still need to be worked out, but hope they can be resolved by Wednesday evening. Isaac Herzog, the Israeli president, is encouraging members of the cabinet and the government of Israel to approve the deal when it is brought before them.

Israeli and Hamas negotiators have agreed to a cease-fire in Gaza, officials say, though many details remained unclear. The deal comes after months of shuttle diplomacy to end the war in Gaza, which began after Hamas launched an attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. nyti.ms/4jeAKD5 [image or embed]

— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) January 15, 2025 at 10:07 AM

From the New York Times:

The cease-fire would take effect immediately, according to a White House official. Its first phase will last six weeks, and hostages will start being released during that phase, though it was not clear when that could begin. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the deal.

If implemented, the cease-fire would allow for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and Palestinian prisoners in Israel, after over a year of war that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and destroyed much of the enclave.

President Biden and his team have reportedly worked at a feverish pace to get this agreement finalized before he leaves office in just five days. Read more at the New York Times (gift link). The felon-elect is already trying to take credit for the cease-fire.

Pathetic little man Donald Trump continues to try to take credit for the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas that he didn’t negotiate and MAGA is clapping like seals. Thank you, President Biden for getting it done. pic.twitter.com/DP2DCQ8kc3

— Art Candee (@ArtCandee) January 15, 2025

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire to end the 15-month war that left more than 46,000 people killed in Gaza. [image or embed]

— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin.bsky.social) January 15, 2025 at 9:19 AM