Qatar Announces Success of Mediation Efforts and Humanitarian Ceasefire Agreement in Gaza

BY: Hana Saada

ALGIERS- Qatar has declared the success of joint mediation efforts with Egypt and the United States between the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) and the Zionist entity. This has resulted in an agreement for a 4-day humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, subject to extension, with the timing of its commencement to be announced within the next 24 hours.

The agreement includes the exchange of 50 prisoners, including civilian women and children in Gaza, in the first phase. In return, a number of Palestinian women and children held in Eionist prisons will be released. The agreement stipulates an increase in the number of those released in later stages of its implementation.

The ceasefire will also permit a greater influx of humanitarian convoys and relief aid, including fuel designated for humanitarian needs.