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AMMAN — Significant progress has been made in Doha-hosted negotiations between Hamas and Israel, paving the way for a potential ceasefire agreement and prisoner exchange in Gaza within hours, according to multiple sources.

Reuters reported that negotiators plan to finalise the deal on Tuesday. A mediator has presented both sides with a final draft, and Israeli media, including Channel 13, predicts an announcement by this afternoon.

Notable attendees at the talks include U.S. representatives Brett McGurk and Stephen Witkoff, reflecting bipartisan engagement ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. U.S. officials, including President Joe Biden, have expressed optimism, with National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan noting substantial progress on prisoner exchange details, Israeli withdrawal phases, and humanitarian aid mechanisms.

Agreement Highlights

Prisoner Exchange: Release of 33 Israeli detainees in Gaza, including women, children, and injured individuals. Further phases will address soldiers and other detainees.

Israeli Withdrawal: Gradual military pullout, retaining forces near borders for "defensive purposes."

Humanitarian Aid: Increased relief access, with provisions for displaced residents in Northern Gaza to return home.

Security Measures: Coordination on the Salah al-Din corridor and phased withdrawal from key locations like Netzarim.


Discussions on Gaza's governance post-conflict remain unresolved due to complexity. Final agreement terms are expected imminently, pending resolution of remaining disputes.

Sources: Al Jazeera, Reuters, Channel 13, Times of Israel