Israel and Hamas leaders agreed to a draft ceasefire agreement on Tuesday, according to The Associated Press — an agreement that could result in the release of dozens hostages and bring relief to those affected by the fighting.

Hamas is still holding nearly 100 people hostage in Gaza, with a third believed to be dead by Israeli authorities, according to The New York Times.

Negotiations have stalled for months, but this week’s meetings in Cairo may bring a stop to hostilities, per the AP. If Hamas and Israel both agree to the ceasefire, fighting will stop for 42 days.

‘I believe we will get a ceasefire’

The deal, mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the United States, aims to satisfy both Hamas militants and the Israeli government in a phased approach, per The Associated Press.

The first stage would see Hamas release 33 hostages, while Israel would release hundreds of Palestinians, according to CNN.

The path to peace faces immediate challenges. Israeli protesters are already marching in Jerusalem, urging their leaders not to “surrender” to Hamas, per CNN.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the ceasefire deal could come in a matter of hours or days, according to The Associated Press, while an anonymous Hamas leader said that no announcements would be made Tuesday, per The Washington Post.

Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu and President Joe Biden spoke Sunday about the deal, according to The Associated Press. If achieved before he leaves office on Jan. 20, the ceasefire may mean a foreign policy victory for Biden, as well as for President-elect Donald Trump. Negotiators representing Biden and Trump attended the talks, a rare show of cooperation between the outgoing and incoming presidents, according to Reuters.

Trump placed pressure on Hamas in a statement made shortly after his election, in which he said “all hell” would break loose in the Middle East if hostages are not released before he takes office, per the BBC.