Qatari and Hamas officials say a last-minute dispute in cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas has been resolved.

After nearly a year and a half of war in Gaza, a ceasefire and hostage deal was struck between Israel and Hamas. The deal was mediated by the United States, Egypt and Qatar and will begin this weekend.

The deal, mediated by the United States, offered a glimmer of hope in a conflict that has taken an immense human toll.