Negotiations between Israel and Hamas are reaching a critical phase as both parties aim to finalize a ceasefire agreement for Gaza. A meeting is scheduled for Tuesday in Qatar, where negotiators will work to complete the deal following 15 months of intense conflict that has resulted in over 46,000 Palestinian casualties in the region. Sources from Hamas have indicated that discussions are in advanced stages, with progress noted on various components of the agreement. The United States has also confirmed that a resolution is imminent and may be finalized this week, describing the talks as more promising than ever. A decisive round of discussions is anticipated in Doha, focusing on the remaining details of the deal. In a public statement, Hamas acknowledged that the conversations have entered their final phase. Two sources involved in the negotiations disclosed that Hamas has accepted the proposed terms. The spokesperson for Qatar's Foreign Ministry remarked that the current negotiations represent the closest proximity to an agreement observed in recent months. However, amidst ongoing discussions, Israeli airstrikes continue to claim lives in Gaza. According to reports from The Wall Street Journal, citing Arab and Israeli sources familiar with the talks, both factions have agreed to the principal terms of the ceasefire and are currently refining the language of the agreement. Nonetheless, both sides have expressed caution, warning that the talks could still collapse, as has occurred previously. Under the proposed terms, Hamas would release three hostages on the first day of the ceasefire, followed by a withdrawal of its forces from populated areas in the Gaza Strip. Initial negotiations indicate that Hamas would also free an additional four hostages the following week, while Israel would allow displaced Palestinians to return to northern Gaza. However, Israeli military forces would remain in the Philadelphi Corridor and maintain a buffer zone of 800 meters along the northern and eastern borders. This initial phase of the agreement is set to last for 42 days. The agreement also stipulates the release of 1,000 Palestinian prisoners and the return of 34 hostages by Hamas. Subsequent negotiations regarding additional phases of the agreement are expected to commence afterward. Importantly, the first phase does not obligate Israel to end its military operations. After the initial 16 days of this phase, the parties will initiate discussions regarding the second phase, which includes Israel's demand for the release of the remaining hostages. Amid these developments, right-wing factions within Israel are exerting pressure to impede any progress towards a ceasefire. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has threatened to resign and has encouraged fellow far-right minister Bezalel Smotrich to consider the same, posing a potential risk to Netanyahu's government. Ben-Gvir stated that his political influence had previously thwarted an agreement, despite Israel's consistent blame on Hamas for the lack of a ceasefire. However, he noted that new political alliances within the government now support the agreement, diminishing his party's decisive role. Reports from Axios suggest that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will present a proposal for the reconstruction and governance of Gaza after the conclusion of hostilities. Former President Donald Trump also commented on the situation, stating that a ceasefire is very close to being finalized, possibly by the end of the week. Among the U.S. negotiators is Steve Witkoff, who has been appointed by Trump as the envoy for the Middle East. A spokesperson for Qatar's Foreign Ministry expressed appreciation for the involvement of both the Biden and incoming Trump administrations in the negotiations over the past two weeks, highlighting their collaborative efforts in Doha and throughout the region to secure an agreement.