US: Israel Agrees to Ceasefire Framework in Gaza, Waiting on Hamas Response

According to multiple reports from US officials, Israel has endorsed a proposed framework for a six-week ceasefire in its conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The truce is aimed at preventing further violence before the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. The humanitarian situation in Gaza is dire, with the health ministry reporting over a dozen child malnutrition deaths in recent days. While Israel has accepted the proposed framework, the ball is now in Hamas' court to agree to the terms. The deal would also allow aid to reach hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in northern Gaza. There seems to be consensus among US officials that a ceasefire agreement is imminent.