Hamas is reportedly willing to let Israel stage troops temporarily in Gaza as part of a ceasefire agreement. Could it lead to annexation of the Palestinian territory?

A hostage-ceasefire deal could be within reach after Hamas reportedly conceded on one key demand in the Israel-Gaza conflict ongoing since October last year.

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said he "got the sense" that Israel's prime miniister would welcome a hostage deal and a ceasefire in Gaza. The country's military operations in Syria and Gaza continue.

A WSJ report said that Hamas told mediators they are willing to allow Israeli forces to remain in some areas of Gaza temporarily when the fighting stops.

Hamas and Israel have signaled they may be taking more serious steps to reach a cease-fire and to secure the release of the hostages held in Gaza for more than a year.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Thursday that he wants to conclude the Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal, Israeli and U.S. officials said.

U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Thursday he believed a deal on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release may be close as Israel had signalled it was ready and there were signs of movement from Hamas.

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