Qatar says a deal is reached to release an Israeli hostage and allow Palestinians into northern Gaza
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) -- Qatar says an agreement has been reached to release an Israeli civilian hostage and allow Palestinians to return to northern Gaza. The deal eases the first major crisis of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The statement by mediator Qatar early Monday says Hamas will hand over the civilian hostage, Arbel Yehoud, along with two other hostages before Friday. And on Monday, Israeli authorities will allow Palestinians to return to northern Gaza. The release of Yehoud and two other hostages is in addition to the one already set for next Saturday, when three hostages should be released.
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