Qatari-brokered deal reached between Israel, Hamas to deliver aid to civilians and hostages

A spokesperson for Qatar's foreign ministry said a deal was reached between Israel and Hamas where medication and humanitarian aid will be delivered to civilians in Gaza in exchange for delivering medicine to Israeli captives being held in the enclave.

The deal was a result of Qatari mediation in cooperation with France, the spokesperson said.

The aid will leave Doha on Wednesday and will go to the Egyptian city of Arish. From there, it will be transported into Gaza.