The Israeli Government says a ceasefire will likely take effect in Gaza this evening, with a hostage and prisoner-detainee exchange scheduled for early next week.

This would mark the first phase of the US-brokered 20-point peace plan for Gaza.

But how likely are Hamas and Israel to progress to the next part of the deal?

• Guest: Khalil Jahshan, Palestinian-American analyst and Executive Director of Arab Center Washington DC
• Producer: Teodora Agarici