In an interview with Channel 12, Israeli Intelligence Minister Eli Cohen indicated that “there is significant progress regarding the inevitability of declaring 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.”