Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of backing out of a cease-fire deal to release hostages and end the war in Gaza, which has raged for more than a year.

FILEPHOTO: Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman al-Thani attends a joint press conference with the U.S. secretary of state in Doha, Qatar, June 12, 2024. REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari/Pool/File Photo

Qatar’s prime minister on Wednesday announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, pausing the devastating 15-month war in Gaza and clearing the way for dozens of Israeli hostages to

Qatar says it is hopeful that a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal could be agreed "very soon", with negotiators from Israel and Hamas beginning a "final stage" of indirect talks in Doha.

Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar’s prime minister and foreign affairs minister, spoke on Jan. 15, as Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire.

The announcement came soon after Israel put out a statement saying that there were still details to be worked out.

While announcing a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani was asked by CNN’s Becky Anderson how mediators will ensure neither side breaks the agreement.