After almost 50 days of war, Israel and Hamas have done a deal to pause the fighting and release hostages and prisoners.

So what went on behind the scenes to reach the agreement and could it be a turning point in the war? 

Today, an expert on ceasefires Doctor Marika Sosnowski from Melbourne University on the complexities of the negotiations and what to expect next.

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Dr Marika Sosnowski, University of Melbourne research fellow

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