Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani announces a Gaza hostage release and ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
Speaking at a press conference in Doha, Al Thani says the deal will take effect on Sunday.
He specifies that with the final elements being dealt with this evening, the Israeli government will then take its necessary measures ahead of implementation.
He notes that in the 42-day first phase, Israel will withdraw its forces away from population centers to the border areas.
He says there will be an increased flow of aid into all parts of Gaza, the rehabilitation of hospitals and health centers, and the return of displaced Gazans.
He says 33 Israeli hostages will be released in return for an unspecified number of prisoners.
The details of phases two and three of the deal will be finalized subsequently, he says.
Al Thani also calls for calm in Gaza until the deal takes effect on Sunday.
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