Gaza ceasefire deal reached between Israel and Hamas: War pauses, hostages to be released

The truce between Israel and Hamas, which would halt the fighting in Gaza and free scores of hostages, has been confirmed by mediators. According to a U.S. official, the truce is anticipated to be put into effect in the next few days.

On October 7, 2023, Hamas militants invaded southern Israel, killing over 1,200 people and kidnapping roughly 250 more, sparking Israel’s war against the group in Gaza. Of the 100 captives remaining in custody in Gaza, one-third are thought to have died.

According to Gaza’s health authorities, about 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The Health Ministry claims that women and children account for more than half of the deaths, but it does not differentiate between combatants and civilians.

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U.S. officials confirm a ceasefire deal is reached between Israel and Hamas

Washington Three US sources told The Associated Press that Israel and Hamas have achieved an agreement that will halt the war in Gaza and free some hostages.

According to one official, the truce is anticipated to be put into effect in the next several days. Prior to the formal announcement by mediators in Doha, all three asked to remain anonymous in order to discuss the terms of the agreement.

According to authorities, President Joe Biden was getting ready to discuss the historic deal later Thursday.

Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal to pause Gaza war and release some hostages, mediators say

Qatar’s DOHA Mediators said Wednesday that Israel and Hamas had reached a ceasefire agreement, halting the catastrophic 15-month conflict in the Gaza Strip and increasing the likelihood of ending the deadliest and most damaging battle between the longtime rivals.

Following weeks of arduous negotiations in the capital of Qatar, the agreement calls for the gradual release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israel, the return of hundreds of thousands of displaced Gaza residents to what is left of their homes, and the release of dozens of hostages held by Hamas. Additionally, it would flood a devastated region with desperately needed humanitarian aid.