Israel and Hamas Agree to Six-Week Ceasefire to Exchange Dozens of Hostages and Palestinian Prisoners

Jan 15, 2025, 06:06 PM

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal that will pause the war in Gaza for six weeks and lead to the release of dozens of hostages and Palestinian prisoners, according to mediators. The agreement, reached after months of negotiations, includes a plan to exchange Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners. Qatar has confirmed the deal between the two parties.