The accord, which has not yet been formally announced, outlines a six-week initial ceasefire phase and includes the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces

The deal, coming after weeks of painstaking negotiations in the Qatari capital, promises the release of dozens of hostages held by Hamas in phases, the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israel and would allow hundreds of thousands of people displaced in Gaza to return.

View from Tel Aviv as officials say Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire Live view from Tel Aviv as multiple officials say Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of dozens of hostages after more than 15 months of war.