Hamas accepts draft agreement for Gaza ceasefire and hostage release – officials

Qatar, a key mediator in the talks, said Israel and Hamas are at the 'closest point' yet to an agreement

Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages, officials involved in the talks said on Tuesday (Ohad Zwigenberg/AP)

Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages, two officials involved in the talks said on Tuesday.

An Israeli official said progress has been made, but the details are being finalised.