Israel and Hamas have reached a significant agreement on a ceasefire and hostage-release deal after 15 months of intense conflict, as confirmed by mediators Qatar and the United States. According to Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani,

After more than 15 months of war, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a deal to end the fighting in Gaza, free almost 100 hostages still held by Hamas and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israel. President Biden said the agreement will take effect on Sunday and would be carried out in three phases,

Hamas has posted a video showing a 19-year-old Israeli captive, as indirect talks between the group and Israel on a ceasefire and hostage release deal resume in Qatar. The footage shows Liri Albag calling for the Israeli government to reach a deal.