The ceasefire as agreed to in Qatar is set to last 42 days. Over that period, 33 hostages are expected to be freed in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, there will be a slow withdrawal of the Israeli military from urban centers in Gaza and a surge of humanitarian aid.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced Friday the ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas has been finalized. It comes after doubt was cast on the deal a day earlier. Netanyahu's cabinet will meet to approve the deal Friday.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Thursday evening that a deal has been reached to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The agreement is part of a broader negotiation that includes a temporary ceasefire and the release of Palestinian prisoners.