Hamas issued a statement formally accepting the framework, while conditioning the dismantling of its heavy weapons on the establishment of a 'credible pathway toward achieving Palestinian self-determination and statehood' • Israel had yet to officially respond

Speaking to Haaretz, a source with the Board of Peace said a deal with Hamas is expected to be finalized soon, within 'hours or days,' under which the group will be disarmed and…

The President introduced the Board of Peace as part of the plan last September aimed at ending the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Hamas dismantled its own government in Gaza to make way for a new governing panel previously established by the Board of Peace.