Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal to pause Gaza war and release some hostages

Mediator Qatar has announced that Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement to end the 15-month-long war in Gaza. The deal includes a ceasefire and an exchange of captives, with Israeli prisoners held by Hamas to be swapped for Palestinians detained in Israeli prisons. Qatar’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, […]