Israel and Hamas Agree to Six-Week Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Exchange

The deal, brokered by Qatar, includes phased prisoner swaps and a partial Israeli military withdrawal, with hopes for a broader resolution.

• The agreement establishes a 42-day ceasefire starting Sunday, allowing for the release of 33 hostages held by Hamas in exchange for over 1,000 Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails.
• Israel will begin a phased withdrawal of its military from densely populated areas of Gaza, while maintaining positions along key strategic zones like the Philadelphi Corridor near Egypt.
• The deal includes provisions for increased humanitarian aid, with 600 trucks of supplies expected to cross into Gaza daily through the Rafah border crossing with Egypt.
• The agreement is structured in three phases, with future negotiations planned to address the release of remaining hostages, further military withdrawals, and long-term governance of Gaza.
• While the deal has sparked celebrations in Gaza, skepticism remains in Israel, with concerns over its stability and the fate of hostages not included in the initial phase.

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