Negotiators reached a phased deal on Wednesday to end the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas after 15 months of conflict that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians…
Doha and Cairo played a major role in the mediation process as it hosted Israel, Hamas, US and the UN and helped plan out the Gaza Accord.
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Palestinian health authorities say Israel's ground and air campaign in Gaza has killed more than 38,000 people, mostly civilians
The decision follows a petition filed in November 2022 by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) and other advocacy groups, which cited the "Delaney Clause".
Palestinian group says it delivered its approval of a ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement to mediators.
Ceasefire reportedly agreed, including a prisoner exchange and aid surge, after more than 460 days of conflict.
The landmark agreement comes at a significant time, as it is happening just a few days ahead of the January 20 inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump.
Trump had warned earlier that there would be hell to pay if hostages were held in Gaza and his middle east envoy Witkoff also helped push the accord.
The deal was finalized after months of intermittent negotiations led by Egyptian and Qatari mediators with support from the US.