Overview

• The initial phase provides for a halt in fighting, an Israeli pullback to an agreed line inside Gaza and expanded humanitarian access.
• A prisoner–hostage exchange would begin with roughly 20 living captives released in return for about 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, with final lists still under review.
• Mediators from the United States, Qatar, Egypt and Turkey said mechanisms to carry out the cease-fire, exchanges and aid deliveries are agreed.
• Israel says the deal takes effect only after cabinet approval set for today, with releases to start within 72 hours and potentially by Monday or Tuesday, according to officials.
• Talks in Egypt resolved the first-step mechanics but left key questions open, including Gaza’s future governance, Hamas disarmament and eligibility of high-profile prisoners.