"Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal Nears Completion Amidst Cease-Fire Talks"

Israel, Hamas, and the US are close to reaching a deal for Hamas to release 50 women and children hostages taken during a terror attack, in exchange for a temporary pause in fighting and the release of three Palestinian prisoners for every hostage released. The deal, which is being considered by Israel's cabinet, would mark the first sustained pause in fighting since the conflict began. The hostages are of various nationalities, and there is hope that more aid will be allowed into Gaza as part of the agreement. However, two far-right Israeli parties have expressed opposition to the deal.