# Qatar is mediating a potential agreement between Hamas and Israel, proposing the release of approximately 50 civilian hostages from Gaza in exchange for a three-day ceasefire. News24 reports coordinated with the United States, the deal could also involve Israel releasing Palestinian women and children from its jails and increasing humanitarian aid to Gaza. While Hamas has tentatively agreed, Israel is still in negotiations. The exact number of Palestinian women and children to be potentially released by Israel is currently unknown.
Qatar proposes a deal with Hamas to release 50 hostages in exchange for a three-day truce