Academy SITREP – Israel and Hamas Near Hostage Deal
November 21, 2023

What has Happened: A multi-stage deal mediated by Qatar is close to being reached between Israel and Hamas; it is expected to free dozens of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and a limited ceasefire. The deal (the first potential diplomatic breakthrough since the war began on October 7th) includes Hamas releasing approximately 50 hostages (women and children) in exchange for approximately 150 Palestinian prisoners that are being detained in Israel. The first phase of the deal would feature a ceasefire in northern Gaza for six hours per day (over a period of ~4 days) allowing aid trucks to flow ... Academy SITREP – Israel and Hamas Near Hostage Deal