"Israel and Gaza Reach Deal on Aid, Including Hostage Release"

Israel and Hamas have reached a deal, brokered by Qatar and France, to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza, including medicines for hostages held by Hamas. In return, Israel will permit more basic supplies into the war-ravaged territory. The US is hopeful that further talks could lead to the release of more hostages. The aid, set to leave Doha for Egypt, will then be delivered to Gaza, while medicines are to reach Israeli captives. The situation in Gaza is dire, with 85% of the population displaced, and international pressure is mounting on Israel to consider a ceasefire due to the scale of civilian suffering.