Hamas Accepts Cease-fire Proposal For Gaza War

The move means that hopes for a halt in fighting that eases suffering for Palestinians and the release of Israeli hostages now depends on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Hamas on Monday agreed to a proposal for a cease-fire in the war in Gaza, according to The Associated Press and Reuters.

The Palestinian militant group accepted terms proposed by Qatar and Egypt amid intensive negotiations that involved the U.S. The fate of the bargain now depends on whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agrees to a deal, which would likely involve the release of Israeli hostages captured by Hamas and its allies in the Oct. 7 attack that began the war and an extended halt of Israeli bombing in Gaza and the withdrawal of some Israeli forces.

Netanyahu has long said he will not end his campaign for good until Israeli forces control all of Gaza, including the southern town of Rafah, where 1.5 million Palestinians are sheltering and remaining Hamas battalions operate.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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