Qatar has declared that a significant breakthrough has been achieved in the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The agreement involves the release of an Israeli civilian hostage, Arbel Yehoud, and two other hostages by Hamas before Friday. Additionally, Palestinians will be permitted to return to northern Gaza starting Monday.
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that the hostage release, including soldier Agam Berger, will take place on Thursday. Israel's military announced that Palestinians can begin crossing into northern Gaza on foot at 7 a.m. on Monday.
