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Qatar PM confirms Gaza ceasefire deal

Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire deal to end 15 months of war in Gaza.

Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has confirmed in a press conference that a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has been reached. Earlier, a source briefed on the Gaza talks in Qatar had told the 大象传媒 that a deal has been reached for a ceasefire and the release of hostages after the Qatari prime minister met Hamas and Israeli negotiators separately.

We speak to our correspondents and Middle East experts, and we bring reaction from Gaza and Israel.

Presenter: Luke Jones.

(Photo: Israel and Hamas agree on hostage deal and ceasefire, Tel Aviv - 15 Jan 2025. Credit: ABIR SULTAN/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

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  • Wed 15 Jan 2025 18:06GMT

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