‘Within Days…’ Hamas Says Gaza Ceasefire-Hostage Deal ‘Closer Than Ever’ As Netanyahu Dials Trump

An unnamed Hamas leader is quoted by the Saudi Asharq News outlet saying that a ceasefire and hostage release deal is unprecedently close at hand. The member of the Palestinian armed group added that the US, a close ally of Israel, must now put pressure on the PM Benjamin Netanyahu to secure a deal. The source added that Hamas has submitted a proposal showing “great flexibility.” It stipulates a “gradual end to the war and a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces, and guarantees from international mediators”, the leader said. 00:00 – INTRODUCTION 01:31 – ‘CEASEFIRE-HOSTAGE DEAL LIKELY BY DEC. 25’06:26 – TRUMP SIGNALS: ‘NOT NOW’ FOR WEST BANK ANNEXATION07:51 – JERUSALEM ON HIGH ALERT FOLLOWING SECURITY WARNINGn18oc_world n18oc_crux