The first stage, lasting six weeks, includes the gradual withdrawal of IDF forces from central Gaza, the return of displaced Palestinians to the north, and the release of 33 hostages by Hamas. This group will include all women, female soldiers, the Bibas family children, and men over the age of 50. Hostages will be released in groups of at least three per week, with the remaining hostages freed on the final day of the first stage.
Initially, living hostages will be released, followed by the remains of deceased individuals. Priority will be given to hostages under the age of 19, women, and then adult men. For each released civilian, Israel will free 30 Palestinian prisoners, and for each released female soldier, 50 prisoners will be freed. By the end of the first stage, Israel will release all Palestinian women and minors detained since October 7, 2024.
Between 990 and 1,650 Palestinians will be released, depending on the number and condition of the freed hostages. Qatar, Egypt, and the United States will oversee the implementation of the agreement.
Negotiations for the second stage will begin on the 16th day, aiming for the release of all remaining hostages and the establishment of a permanent ceasefire, followed by a complete withdrawal of IDF forces. In the third stage, the bodies of deceased hostages will be returned, and the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip will begin under the supervision of Egypt, Qatar, and the United Nations.
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump welcomed the agreement, pledging to prevent Gaza from becoming a hub for terrorism and emphasizing the importance of U.S.-Israel cooperation.