Release of terrorists and return of civilians to northern Gaza: Details of the new hostage deal

The Israeli delegation that was authorized to discuss a hostage deal in Paris returned to Israel early this morning (Saturday). Details of the outline that will be discussed by cabinet members are expected to be published later this evening. Consequently, the Head of the Mossad will return Israel's answer to the proposed deal.

According to the outline laid out by the head of the CIA in a meeting in which the Egyptian and Qatari mediators, the current deal will include the release of about 40 hostages, including the elderly, women, and sick individuals - including soldiers and children.

In return, Israel will grant a day of ceasefire for each hostage released, which amounts to six weeks. In exchange, hundreds of terrorists, including those defined as "serious," will be released to Hamas, and a return of women and children to northern Gaza will be overseen by Israel.

Earlier this week, a security source said that: "we are still far from a deal, but Hamas dropped some of its demands following the hardening of Prime Minister Netanyahu's positions."