Israel has agreed to a deal brokered by the US and Qatar, allowing the release of 50 women and children held by Hamas in exchange for a four-day ceasefire. Read full story
The truce involves the gradual release of 12 Israeli women and children each night for four days. In return, Israel will permit aid trucks into Gaza and release 150 Palestinians from its jails.
The exact identities of those being released from Gaza remain unclear, and the truce's timing will be announced within the next 24 hours.
Israeli citizens have a window to petition the Supreme Court to block any prisoner releases.
Prime Minister Netanyahu emphasized that Israel will resume its offensive against Hamas after the ceasefire, aiming to eliminate the group and achieve its war aims.
Qatar's foreign ministry stated that the commencement of the ceasefire will be announced within the next 24 hours, lasting for four days and subject to extension.
The agreement involves the release of 50 civilian women and children hostages in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian women and children held in Israeli prisons.
Israel's Ministry of Justice has disclosed a list of 300 Palestinians, including members of various factions, set to be released in stages based on the progress of the ceasefire and hostage exchange.
The involvement of CIA and Mossad officials in the Qatar talks was reported. Prime Minister Netanyahu assured that the break is tactical, with plans to resume the offensive after the truce expires.