Hamas has accepted draft agreement for Gaza cease-fire, hostage release: officials [Video]

Hamas has reportedly agreed to a draft cease-fire deal with Israel that would include the release of dozens of hostages, according to The Associated Press, which cited “officials involved in the talks.” This potential agreement is the first sign in months that the war between Israel and Hamas, which has gone one of over a year, could be nearing its end.

The possible agreement will reportedly take place in three phases, the first of which would kick off a 42-day cease-fire. During that time, 33 hostages, including children, women, female soldiers, men over the age of 50 and humanitarian cases would be released. In exchange, Hamas would receive hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, including high-profile detainees. According to an Israeli government official, “most” of the 33 hostages who were abducted by Hamas from Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, are still alive.

Addressing the exchange of hostages for prisoners, the Israeli government official noted that there is a “price” for getting the terrorist group …