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Gaza truce possible in one or two weeks but not in a day, Israeli official says

ReutersJul 10, 2025 3:18 AM

WASHINGTON, July 9 (Reuters) - Israel and Hamas may be able to reach a Gaza ceasefire and hostage-release deal within one or two weeks but such an agreement is not expected to be secured in a day's time, a senior Israeli official said on Wednesday.

Speaking during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington, the official said that if the two sides agree to a proposed 60-day ceasefire, Israel would use that time to offer a permanent ceasefire that would require the Palestinian militant group to disarm.

If Hamas refuses, "we'll proceed" with military operations, the official said on condition of anonymity.

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