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Reports Emerging Of An Approaching Israel-Hamas Temporary Truce

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News services are reporting that a deal on the release of Israeli hostages is close with some revealing some of the details it may contain. The reports have pressured oil prices with Brent down 0.5% to $81.94/bbl.

  • According to Reuters, a Hamas official has spoken to Al Jazeera that Qatar will announce the details of the truce but that it will include a ceasefire of several days, aid allowed into Gaza and the hostages - Palestinian prisoner exchange.
  • According to Al Jazeera (commentary can be followed here), the Israeli media are reporting that Israel has given the “green light” for the agreement, but it is yet to be confirmed by the government.

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