Qatar Mediator Sends Final Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release Draft to Israel and Hamas

Jan 13, 2025, 08:45 AM

A final draft of a ceasefire and hostage release agreement for Gaza, facilitated by mediator Qatar, has been sent to Israel and Hamas for approval, according to an official briefed on the negotiations. The draft aims to end the ongoing conflict in the region. The breakthrough in the negotiations occurred after midnight in Doha, following discussions between Israel's spy chiefs, US President-elect Donald Trump's Middle East envoy, and Qatar's prime minister. The agreement is part of efforts to halt fighting in Gaza and secure the release of hostages before the transition of the US presidency on January 20, 2025.