Final' draft presented to sides, Israel said to broadly accept it; Hamas says freedom near for its security prisoners; Smotrich calls it a 'catastrophe'; Lapid, Gantz back it

Three officials acknowledged progress has been made and said the coming days would be critical for ending more than 15 months of fighting that has destabilized the Middle East.

The most significant progress in months toward a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas is being reported. The deal could see up to 100 hostages released and the end of deadly combat operation in Gaza.