A source with knowledge of the negotiations told the BBC that Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza following a meeting with Qatar’s prime minister.

There has been no confirmation from the Israeli government or Hamas, but Hamas officials earlier told the BBC it had approved the draft proposed by mediators from Qatar, the United States and Egypt.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who participated in the talks, also wrote on social media: “We have an agreement on the hostage situation in the Middle East.”

Details of the three-phase plan have not been released, but reports indicate that 33 hostages held by Hamas during the first six weeks of the ceasefire will be exchanged for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons.

The second phase of negotiations will begin in two weeks, when the remaining hostages will be released, all Israeli troops will withdraw, and “sustainable calm” will be achieved.

The third and final phase will involve the reconstruction of Gaza, which could take years, and the return of the bodies of the remaining hostages.

On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on southern Israel, killing approximately 1,200 people and taking 251 people hostage. The Israeli military launched an operation to destroy the organization.

Since then, more than 46,700 people have been killed in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry. Most of the 2.3 million people have also been displaced, causing widespread destruction and severe shortages of food, fuel, medicine and shelter as aid is difficult to reach those in need.

Israel says 94 hostages are still being held by Hamas, 34 of whom are presumed dead. In addition, four Israelis were abducted before the war, two of whom died.