Mediators Broker Gaza Ceasefire Agreement Amid Tensions

Mediators secured a ceasefire commitment from parties involved in the Gaza conflict. Israel remains on alert, having called military reservists in case tensions with Hamas escalate. A deadline looms for Hamas to release more Israeli hostages, adding pressure to the fragile peace efforts.

Mediators have brokered a preliminary agreement between conflicting parties to work towards implementing a ceasefire in Gaza, a Palestinian official involved in the negotiations told Reuters on Thursday.

Tensions persist as Israel has mobilized its military reservists in preparation for a potential resurgence of hostilities in the Gaza Strip, should the Palestinian militant organization Hamas fail to release more Israeli hostages by the approaching Saturday deadline.

The fragile peace effort underscores the precarious balance in the region, where each side's actions could determine the continuation or collapse of the ceasefire talks.

(With inputs from agencies.)