Israel and Hamas have agreed to pause fighting in Gaza to free hostages and prisoners.
A deal was reached on Wednesday, accepting elements of a plan put forward by the Trump administration, marking the biggest breakthrough in months in the two-year-old war.
In exchange for Palestinian prisoners, the remaining hostages in Gaza will be freed in the coming days.
Accepting elements of a plan put forward by the Trump administration that would represent the biggest breakthrough in months in the devastating two-year-old war.
A woman looks at photographs of hostages at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, Israel, on October 12, 2025.
Authors: Samy Magdy, Sam Mednick, and Aamer Madhani, The Associated Press
Author's summary: Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire to free hostages.