Israeli officials attributed progress in the negotiations to the collapse of the Iranian-led Axis in West Asia (Middle East), citing the fall of the Assad regime in Syria and Hezbollah's defeat in Lebanon, which increased pressure on Hamas.
As part of the full ceasefire agreement, Israel will reportedly pull back from most areas of the Gaza Strip and release a large number of Palestinian security prisoners, including individuals convicted of carrying out deadly attacks.
If the first phase proceeds, negotiations for the second phase — aimed at securing the release of male soldiers, men of military age, and the remains of hostages confirmed killed — would begin on the 16th day after the deal is implemented, the officials added.
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