Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages, officials say

Israel prepares for hostage deal with Hamas

Israel is preparing for a deal that will see the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas and a cessation of fighting in Gaza. Assuming the agreement goes into effect, it will occur in phases, with the first phase taking place over 42 days, in which 33 hostages will be released. In exchange, Israel will release more than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners. In subsequent phases, all the hostages held in Gaza, of which there are almost 100, some of whom

News24 | How Qatar gambled on a Gaza truce, and won

Qatar faced criticism over its mediation between Israel and Hamas, but after more than a year of war in Gaza, the tiny emirate emerged a winner after it announced a ceasefire deal.

STORY - Israel and Hamas are negotiating in the hope of bringing a ceasefire into force this Sunday, although several questions remain outstanding.

How Qatar Gambled On A Gaza Truce, And Won

Qatar faced criticism over its mediation between Israel and Hamas, but after more than a year of war in Gaza, the tiny emirate emerged a winner after it announced a ceasefire deal.

The German government welcomes the agreement between Israel and Hamas and is urging compliance with the requirements. But there are still many unanswered questions.

Israel and Hamas Agree to End Fighting, Secure Release of Hostages in Gaza

Israel and Hamas have officially agreed to a ceasefire and a hostage release arrangement, effectively bringing an end to over a year of intense conflict in the Gaza Strip. The agreement, which has been hailed as a significant breakthrough, was announced separately on Wednesday by both U.S. President Joe Biden and Qatar’s Prime Minister. The deal comes after a week of rigorous diplomatic negotiations, facilitated by the United States, Qatar, and …