The Jewish Channel 13, citing Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid, said that “the goals have been achieved and there is no point in continuing the operation.”

And Israeli Intelligence Minister Eli Cohen pointed out in an interview with Hebrew Channel 12 that “there is great progress towards an imminent declaration of a ceasefire in the coming hours.”

In turn, Al Jazeera reported that “several Israeli soldiers are leaving their positions in the Gaza envelope.”

Reuters reported earlier today, citing an Egyptian security source, that “Israel has agreed to the Gaza truce proposal and Cairo is awaiting a response from the Palestinian side.” The source also explained that “Egyptian mediators have requested a truce in Gaza starting at 19:00 GMT today.”

For its part, Al Jazeera, citing sources, indicated that “it has been agreed that Egypt will make a statement at 5:00 p.m. calling for a ceasefire by 8:00 a.m. today” and explained that “the announcement includes a commitment Egypt to carry out the list of prisoners, especially two prisoners, Saadi and Awud.” She also stated that “the agreements include an Israeli loosening of the siege and allowing fuel trucks to drive into the power plant tomorrow, Monday.”