"Israel and Hamas Agree to Hostage Release Deal, Bringing Temporary Pause to Conflict"

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a four-day pause in fighting, marking the first cessation since Israel's assault on Gaza. As part of the deal, at least 50 women and children held hostage in Gaza will be released, while 150 Palestinian women and teenagers will be released from Israeli prisons. The agreement also includes the intensification of aid delivery to the Gaza Strip. Qatar, which has been mediating the talks, confirmed the deal and will announce the starting time of the pause within the next 24 hours.