A ceasefire and hostage deal have been reached by Israel and Hamas, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The agreement, described as a 'huge milestone' by a US envoy, is expected to lead to a pause in fighting and the phased release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners.
According to US officials, the deal is set to take effect in the coming days following Israel's confirmation of the agreement with Hamas. The US envoy praised the efforts of the negotiating team, emphasizing the challenging nature of reaching this agreement.
