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Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Israel, Hamas Agree in Principle to Ceasefire, Hostage Deal

A draft deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and hostage release has been agreed to in principle and, if all goes well, will be finalized by Israel and Hamas this week, Arab, U.S. and Israeli officials told CBS News.

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Negotiators have made progress toward a deal that would release hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip and secure a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, according to comments evincing cautious optimism shared Tuesday by Israel, Qatar and Hamas. Here's what we know:

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-- The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) January 14, 2025 at 1:14 PM

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... If final details are approved, and the Israeli government also votes to approve it shortly thereafter, implementation of the deal could begin this weekend, U.S. and regional sources said. That means President Biden's long-sought ceasefire deal could come together in the final days of his presidency, and incoming President-elect Donald Trump would oversee its implementation.

Sources tell CBS News that the parties have begun drafting public statements of success and hopes are high on all sides. ...

#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-01-14 04:12 PM | Reply

Hamas OKs draft agreement of a Gaza ceasefire and the release of some hostages, officials say
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... Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages, two officials involved in the talks said Tuesday. Mediators the United States and Qatar said Israel and the Palestinian militant group were at the closest point yet to sealing a deal to bring them a step closer to ending 15 months of war.

The Associated Press obtained a copy of the proposed agreement, and an Egyptian official and a Hamas official confirmed its authenticity. An Israeli official said progress has been made, but the details are being finalized. All three officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the talks.

"I believe we will get a ceasefire," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said during a speech Tuesday, asserting it was up to Hamas. "It's right on the brink. It's closer than it's ever been before," and word could come within hours, or days. ...

#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-01-14 04:20 PM | Reply

@#2 ... It's right on the brink. It's closer than it's ever been before," ...

But, it is also the Middle East.

#3 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-01-14 05:48 PM | Reply

"In principle" is meaningless unless it happens and holds.

#4 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2025-01-14 07:47 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Bibi will wait until next week and then thank King Dotard II for his diplomatic efforts, declaring that without the fat orange that none of it could have been possible ...

#5 | Posted by catdog at 2025-01-14 07:52 PM | Reply

Has Hamas seen the [morbidly obese orange] light?

#6 | Posted by censored at 2025-01-14 09:15 PM | Reply

@#4 ... "In principle" is meaningless unless it happens and holds. ...

Yup.

100% agreement.

As I said in my #3.

#7 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-01-14 09:54 PM | Reply

Trumps threat must have worked.

#8 | Posted by Robson at 2025-01-15 07:27 AM | Reply | Funny: 1

Trump's line in the sand did it. The left whang haters won't admit it, but they, along with everyone else knows the truth.

#9 | Posted by phesterOBoyle at 2025-01-15 11:35 AM | Reply | Funny: 1

Palestine is gone. Totally.

There is no identifiable culture left.

How many trucks of international aid have gotten through and to where, because it's nowhere to be found.

Other than in warehouses just outside Palestine.

Ready for use by the colonizers.

How thoughtful of the international community.

When that condition changes then any "ceasefire" is believable.

Even then, Israel should really deliver it's soul on a platter and beg forgiveness.

#10 | Posted by redlightrobot at 2025-01-15 12:53 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Every time Israel agrees to a ceasefire, they kill more Palestinians.

This genocide won't end until all Palestinians are dead.

#11 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-01-15 01:01 PM | Reply

One more thing: Biden has facilitated the erasure of Jesus' culture.

Biden is not honoring his "faith" anymore than the Israeli people are honoring theirs.

#12 | Posted by redlightrobot at 2025-01-15 01:14 PM | Reply

Trumps threat must have worked.

#8 | POSTED BY ROBSON

Trump's line in the sand did it.

#9 | POSTED BY PHESTEROBOYLE

Y'all will never accept that when it all falls apart it's Donald's fault.

I mean, if the Stable Genius can take credit for things that don't happen on his watch, he can damn well take credit for the things that do.

At least, that's how normal people see it.

#13 | Posted by Zed at 2025-01-15 03:42 PM | Reply

Only the good stuff...Trump never takes responsibility for Mistakes or admits any wrongdoing.

That's for Suckers and Losers, Not Stable Savants.

#14 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2025-01-15 05:09 PM | Reply

Matthew Miller holds last State Department briefing 16,786 views 8 hours ago - This question crushes Miller's adulation pretty quickly with reality.

It would appear that Israel has no intentions on stopping the bloodshed until restrained.

#15 | Posted by redlightrobot at 2025-01-16 04:13 AM | Reply

This genocide won't end until all Palestinians are dead.

#11 | Posted by ClownShack

brilliant mr. dumbazz....

what the F do you think "genocide " means ?

with that being said......the intent of your comment is stupid.

speaking hypothetically....( have someone look that up for you ) .....

you live next to me and you keep destroying my treasure and 'stuff'....you will pay a price.

#16 | Posted by shrimptacodan at 2025-01-16 07:29 AM | Reply

Y'all will never accept that when it all falls apart it's Donald's fault.

I mean, if the Stable Genius can take credit for things that don't happen on his watch, he can damn well take credit for the things that do.

At least, that's how normal people see it.

#13 | Posted by Zed at 2025-01-15 03:42 PM | Reply | Flag:
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Hey stupid, it fell apart this morning, will Joe and Kamala run back to the podium?

#17 | Posted by fishpaw at 2025-01-16 12:54 PM | Reply

Y'all will never accept that when it all falls apart it's Donald's fault.
I mean, if the Stable Genius can take credit for things that don't happen on his watch, he can damn well take credit for the things that do.
At least, that's how normal people see it.
#13 | Posted by Zed at 2025-01-15 03:42 PM | Reply | Flag:(Choose)
Hey stupid, it fell apart this morning, will Joe and Kamala run back to the podium?
#17 | Posted by fishpaw at 2025-01-16 12:54 PM

Uh, Matt Miller was forced to disclose that Israel will not cease firing until the very last moment, and historically not even then.

Remember the last red line crossed a few weeks ago? The punishment was more American treasure spent on a genocide.

Biden and his impotent administration are absolutely to blame.

Besides, his 1910's animatronics require Jill to follow him around to keep Joe from tripping over his own pull cord.

If Trump can manufacture a legitimate ceasefire then "Hail to the Chief."

#18 | Posted by redlightrobot at 2025-01-16 01:15 PM | Reply

BREAKING: Chaos in Blinken's last press briefing as reporters explode in anger 37,437 views 4 hours ago

#19 | Posted by redlightrobot at 2025-01-16 04:26 PM | Reply

Biden and his impotent administration are absolutely to blame.

#18 | Posted by redlightrobot

biden kamala and the other guy are all taking credit for ceasefire.....

isn't that "precious".

amazing comparison.....1980.....weak --- democrat potus...RR wins......Americans in Iran are released.

2024...weak --- democrat potus.....DT wins.....cease fire / hostages released..( hopefully

there IS NO BETTER example of democrat foreign policy --- up FUBR than these two "situations"

#20 | Posted by shrimptacodan at 2025-01-16 05:49 PM | Reply

Biden and his impotent administration are absolutely to blame.
#18 | Posted by redlightrobot
biden kamala and the other guy are all taking credit for ceasefire.....
isn't that "precious".
amazing comparison.....1980.....weak --- democrat potus...RR wins......Americans in Iran are released.
2024...weak --- democrat potus.....DT wins.....cease fire / hostages released..( hopefully
there IS NO BETTER example of democrat foreign policy --- up FUBR than these two "situations"
#20 | Posted by shrimptacodan at 2025-01-16 05:49 PM

Traitors gotta trait.

Trump X'd something about "the world witnessing the power of his diplomatic weight"..

Now the ceasefire is officially off.

Maybe there are GOP traitors telling Israel to keep fighting regardless any peaceful resolutions available?

#21 | Posted by redlightrobot at 2025-01-16 06:46 PM | Reply

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