Unexpected trio behind the ceasefire: Sheikh, mogul and diplomat
The ceasefire in Gaza, which will take effect on Sunday at 08:30 local time, was negotiated by an unexpected trio. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Biden's envoy, diplomat Brett McGurk and Trump's representative, real estate mogul and lawyer Steve Witkoff.
While Sheikh Mohammed pressed Hamas to compromise, Americans McGurk and Witkoff worked from different sides to convince the Israeli leadership, reports the New York Times. The ceasefire, which pauses the war for six weeks, also includes a prisoner exchange and increased aid to Gaza.
Qatar: The ceasefire will take effect on Sunday morning
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will begin at half past seven Swedish time tomorrow morning, the mediator Qatar said, according to several media outlets.
The agreement follows intensive negotiations between the parties to reduce tensions in the area.
Yesterday, the Israeli government approved the agreement on a ceasefire in Gaza that will be in effect for six weeks, during which the parties will negotiate a permanent solution to the conflict.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas also spoke on Friday. According to AFP, he said that the Palestinian Authority is ready to "take full responsibility" for Gaza after the end of the war.
737 prisoners and 33 hostages to be released in the first phase
In the first phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, 33 Israeli hostages will be released. In return, Israel will release 737 Palestinian prisoners. This is reported by TT, citing several media outlets.
Israel will also withdraw its forces from densely populated areas in Gaza to border zones near Israel. Up to 600 trucks carrying humanitarian aid are allowed into Gaza daily, and injured Palestinians are allowed to travel to Egypt via Rafah for treatment. Israel also plans to completely withdraw from the Philadelphia Corridor within 50 days.
If the first phase of the agreement is followed, it will move on to phase two. There, Hamas will release all hostages who are still alive. Israel's full withdrawal will begin and more Palestinian prisoners will be released.
A third phase will be put into effect if all conditions are deemed to have been met. Then it will move on to a three- to five-year reconstruction plan for Gaza under international supervision. The remains of any hostages will also be handed over to Israel.
On Sunday morning, Qatar announced that the ceasefire will start at 8:30 local time on Sunday, which is earlier than expected. The agreement means a six-week pause in the war.
The ceasefire in Gaza, which will take effect on Sunday at 08:30 local time, was negotiated by an unexpected trio. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Biden's envoy, diplomat Brett McGurk and Trump's representative, real estate mogul and lawyer Steve Witkoff.
While Sheikh Mohammed pressed Hamas to compromise, Americans McGurk and Witkoff worked from different sides to convince the Israeli leadership, reports the New York Times. The ceasefire, which pauses the war for six weeks, also includes a prisoner exchange and increased aid to Gaza.
Qatar: The ceasefire will take effect on Sunday morning
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will begin at half past seven Swedish time tomorrow morning, the mediator Qatar said, according to several media outlets.
The agreement follows intensive negotiations between the parties to reduce tensions in the area.
Yesterday, the Israeli government approved the agreement on a ceasefire in Gaza that will be in effect for six weeks, during which the parties will negotiate a permanent solution to the conflict.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas also spoke on Friday. According to AFP, he said that the Palestinian Authority is ready to "take full responsibility" for Gaza after the end of the war.
737 prisoners and 33 hostages to be released in the first phase
In the first phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, 33 Israeli hostages will be released. In return, Israel will release 737 Palestinian prisoners. This is reported by TT, citing several media outlets.
Israel will also withdraw its forces from densely populated areas in Gaza to border zones near Israel. Up to 600 trucks carrying humanitarian aid are allowed into Gaza daily, and injured Palestinians are allowed to travel to Egypt via Rafah for treatment. Israel also plans to completely withdraw from the Philadelphia Corridor within 50 days.
If the first phase of the agreement is followed, it will move on to phase two. There, Hamas will release all hostages who are still alive. Israel's full withdrawal will begin and more Palestinian prisoners will be released.
A third phase will be put into effect if all conditions are deemed to have been met. Then it will move on to a three- to five-year reconstruction plan for Gaza under international supervision. The remains of any hostages will also be handed over to Israel.
On Sunday morning, Qatar announced that the ceasefire will start at 8:30 local time on Sunday, which is earlier than expected. The agreement means a six-week pause in the war.
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