A comprehensive deal has been reached to address the ongoing war in Gaza, with both humanitarian and security measures in place. The Prime Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, is expected to announce the deal on Wednesday evening.
Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari had said on Tuesday that negotiations were in their “final stages.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with top security officials to discuss the deal late that night, according to his office.
According to American media Axios, the first stage of the agreement, which is set to begin immediately, will see the release of approximately 1,000 Palestinian prisoners. High-ranking Hamas prisoners will not be part of this initial release. Hamas is set to release 33 Israeli hostages over the course of 42 days, while 250 Palestinian female prisoners will be released from detention.
In addition to the prisoner exchange, the first stage will involve a significant increase in humanitarian aid to Gaza. Up to 600 trucks per day will be allowed to deliver essential supplies to the region. As part of the agreement, the Israeli army will also withdraw from the Netzarim Corridor.
The agreement includes a six-week preliminary truce, featuring a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.
Gaza residents will be able to return to the northern part of the Strip by the 22nd day of the deal's implementation. Furthermore, the majority of Israeli forces will withdraw from the Philadelphi Corridor on the 50th day of the ceasefire, marking another key step toward de-escalation.
To ensure a smooth transition, a Qatari-Egyptian inspection force will be deployed, focusing on vehicle inspections at the crossing into northern Gaza.
The second stage of the deal will begin on the 43rd day and last for 42 days, continuing the effort to bring lasting peace to the region.
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