An agreement on a ceasefire and the release of hostages has been reached between Israel and the Hamas movement. According to CNN, this is the first ceasefire deal in a year of active military operations in the Gaza Strip.
The agreement consists of three phases, with the first lasting 42 days.
Key provisions of the document:
- The release of 33 Israeli hostages held by Hamas since October 2023;
- The Israeli side will release several hundred Palestinian prisoners, including those convicted of killing Israelis;
- Residents of the Gaza Strip will be able to return to the northern areas of the region, while Israeli forces will partially withdraw.
Outlook for the agreement
Discussions on the next phases of the agreement are planned to begin on the 16th day after it enters into force. However, the continuation of the ceasefire depends on further negotiations and is not guaranteed.
Experts note that the deal could be an important step towards de-escalating tensions in the region, but its implementation and sustainability remain uncertain.
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