The ceasefire in Gaza will start on Sunday and last six weeks, with phases of implementation planned Qatar and the United States announced Wednesday a ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas,

DOHA: Qatar faced criticism over its mediation between Israel and Hamas, but after more than a year of war in Gaza, the tiny emirate emerged a winner after it announced a ceasefire deal. The joint mediation was carried out with the United States and Egypt but centred on the small,

In a major breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire according to the Qatari and Hamas officials who have confirmed that the last-minute dispute over security arrangements along Gaza's border with Egypt was resolved.