After over a year of negotiations, Israel and Hamas have reached a deal to pause the fighting, release Israeli hostages, and free Palestinian security prisoners. The agreement was the result of unlikely partners coming together, including the US and Qatar, who pushed for a resolution. The talks faced numerous challenges and disagreements, but ultimately resulted in the release of three Israeli women and 90 Palestinian prisoners. The deal calls for continued negotiations to release the remaining hostages and achieve a permanent ceasefire.