Qatar-mediated agreement between Israel and Hamas in final stages – Reuters
|Citing a source briefed on the latest developments, Reuters reported on Tuesday that a Qatar-mediated agreement between Israel and Hamas was in its final stages.
According to the news outlet, the deal will include a multi-day pause in hostilities, the release of around 50 civilian hostages by Hamas and the release of Palestinian women and children from Israeli jails.
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