An Israeli official tells The Washington Post that a deal with Hamas that would see the release of dozens of women and children held by the terror group in the Gaza Strip is nearing fruition, and could be announced within days.
“The general outline of the deal is understood,” the official is quoted as saying.
Under the emerging outline, the hostages would be released in groups, in exchange for Palestinian women and young people incarcerated in Israel, the report says.
The report says Israel is seeking the release of 100 women and children thought to be held by Hamas, while the terror group has indicated its willingness to free 70.
It cites an Arab officials as saying there are at least 120 Palestinian women and youngsters in Israeli prisons who could be released in exchange.
Israel would also agree to a temporary ceasefire of up to five days, in order to allow safe passage for the hostages and an influx of aid for Gazan civilians, according to the report.
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