Israel At War

"We must maintain the agreements as previously established and reject Hamas' attempts at extortion," an official statement from Netanyahu’s office read.

Hamas has lost nearly 20,000 terrorists and most leaders since Oct. 7, but maintains its grip on humanitarian aid and thousands of fighters as Gaza's civilian system breaks down.

An hostage and ceasefire deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas. Following intense negotiations and the resolution of last-minute disputes, senior officials confirmed to Israel Hayom: 'There is an agreement.'

Development comes just hours after US media reported that Hamas' de facto Gaza leader Mohammed Sinwar agreed 'in principle' to the contours of the emerging Qatari-brokered draft agreement, citing Arab sources. PM's office says no response has been submitted.

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Details of the framework of the deal remain unclear, but It Includes the release of 33 hostages from the recognized humanitarian list. IDF withdrawal from the Gaza strip to be gradual and tied to the deal's progress.

"It means enabling the Israelis to knock out the final couple of battalions of Hamas and their leadership," Vance said, according to FOX News, adding that there were other measures on the diplomatic front to complement this step.