Israel and Hamas Agree to Ceasefire After 15 Months of Conflict

The truce, set to begin Sunday, includes prisoner exchanges and humanitarian aid, with long-term peace negotiations planned.

The ceasefire agreement, brokered by Qatar, the United States, and Egypt, aims to end over 15 months of conflict that has devastated Gaza and left tens of thousands dead.
Israel will release 737 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for 33 Israeli hostages, with the first exchanges scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
The agreement includes three phases, beginning with a cessation of hostilities and humanitarian aid, followed by the release of remaining hostages and long-term reconstruction efforts in Gaza.
The deal outlines a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from densely populated areas in Gaza and increased humanitarian aid deliveries, up to 600 trucks daily.
Negotiators have established a joint operations center in Cairo to oversee the truce, while challenges like Gaza’s extensive destruction and displaced populations remain unresolved.