Israel and Hamas Agree to Ceasefire With Prisoner Exchange and Troop Withdrawals

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Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire set to begin on Sunday, as announced by Qatar and the U.S. The deal includes a temporary ceasefire, limited prisoner exchange, partial troop withdrawal, and increased aid to Gaza. Thirty-three Israeli captives, including civilians, will be released, and Israel will release over 1,000 Palestinian prisoners. Civilians in Gaza's north will be allowed to return, and aid flows will rise to 600 trucks daily. Negotiations for subsequent phases continue, with provisions for Hamas to release remaining captives in exchange for additional prisoner releases and eventual Israeli troop withdrawal. Governance of Gaza remains undecided, with proposals for international oversight under discussion.

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00:00It's Benzinga bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire set to begin on Sunday,

00:06as announced by Qatar and the US.

00:08The deal includes a temporary ceasefire, limited prisoner exchange,

00:11partial troop withdrawal, and increased aid to Gaza.

00:1533 Israel captives, including civilians, will be released,

00:18and Israel will release over 1,000 Palestinian prisoners.

00:21Civilians in Gaza North will be allowed to return,

00:24and aid flows will rise to 600 trucks daily.

00:27Negotiations for subsequent phases continue,

00:29with provisions for Hamas to release remaining captives

00:32in exchange for additional prisoner releases and eventual Israel troop withdrawal.

00:37Governance of Gaza remains undecided,

00:39with proposals for international oversight under discussion.

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