Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Israel and Hamas agreed to a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages

Israel and Hamas have accepted an agreement for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, a source close to the discussions told AFP on Wednesday, after days of intense diplomatic efforts in Doha, ending several months of blocking.

“We have a hostage agreement” in Gaza, confirmed US President-elect Donald Trump on his Truth Social platform.