Hamas sources claim that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to end the war after the first phase of a ceasefire deal. This comes after Qatar sent Israel a positive message regarding Hamas's intentions to move forward in negotiations. Some contentious issues, such as the removal of Israeli troops from the Philadelphi corridor, will be postponed until later stages of the negotiations. The shift in Netanyahu's position is believed to be influenced by President-elect Donald Trump's threats that a deal should be reached before he takes office.