Israeli officials said on Wednesday that there has been a breakthrough in the negotiations to reach a deal with the Hamas terror organization to return the Israeli hostages.

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a cease-fire in a deal meant to halt 15 months of fighting.A US lawmaker, citing the Biden administration. confirmed on

Gazans are celebrating after Qatar's prime minister announced a ceasefire deal set to be implemented on Sunday. However, Israel says some details remain to be finalized. DW has the latest.