Israel PM Netanyahu says deal with Hamas to release hostages held in Gaza has been reached Israel Hamas Ceasefire Deal Update: The deal, which involves a temporary halt in fighting, is set to release dozens of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails.:-The Indian Express

 

Israel Hamas Ceasefire Deal: Destroyed buildings inside the Gaza Strip. (AP Photo)

Israel Hamas Ceasefire Agreement Update: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Friday that a deal had been reached to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza by militants, overcoming last-minute obstacles in finalizing a long-awaited ceasefire that would pause 15 months of brutal conflict. His statement followed earlier reports of snags in negotiations but now paves the way for Israel’s security Cabinet to meet and vote on the agreement.