Israel and Hamas Agree to Ceasefire and Hostage Deal

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Hamas-Israel deal live updates: Ceasefire agreement goes into effect in Gaza, IDF says
A ceasefire in Gaza went into effect at 12 p.m. local time (5 a.m. ET), the Israeli military said, after its government approved the first phase of a deal to bring the war to an end.

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Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a peace plan for Gaza, paving the way for a pause in the fighting and the release of the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

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Israeli Cabinet approves Trump’s plan for Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages held by Hamas
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose government has long sought the total destruction of Hamas, hailed “a national and moral victory for the State of Israel.”

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Israel and Hamas will exchange hostages and prisoners after agreeing to 1st phase of Gaza peace plan
Israel, Hamas agree to first phase of Gaza ceasefire deal

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