The ceasefire agreement will lead to the release of 33 Israeli hostages and the provision of humanitarian services for victims of the war in Gaza.

By Anita Powell WASHINGTON — Hamas and Israel have reached a ceasefire that will lead to the release of “some” hostages held by the militant group for more than a year, mediators and U.S. officials said Wednesday. In Washington, Senator Jim Risch, chair of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations...

Fate of Israeli hostages seized after October 7 is still unknown.

Israel’s military reports carrying out airstrikes throughout Gaza

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Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal that promises the release of dozens of hostages held by Hamas and would allow people displaced in Gaza to return home.

Israel and Hamas are once again struggling to reach a ceasefire that could wind down the 15-month war in Gaza and bring home dozens of Israelis held hostage.