Israel and Hamas have agreed to a deal that will pause fighting in Gaza and lead to the phased release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners, Qatar’s prime minister has confirmed. Follow for ... DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel’s military said Wednesday that the ceasefire was back on in Gaza after it carried out heavy airstrikes overnight across the Palestinian territory that ... A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip has taken effect after a nearly three-hour delay, pausing a devastating 15-month war in the Palestinian enclave. Israel-Hamas ceasefire : 2 Americans expected to be released by Hamas in first phase of deal The deal is expected to free dozens of hostages held in Gaza , as well as Palestinians in Israeli jails ...
