Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire and hostage release deal
After more than 15 months of war, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a deal to end the fighting in Gaza, free almost 100 hostages still held by Hamas and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israel. President Biden said the agreement will take effect on Sunday and would be carried out in three phases, with Hamas releasing 33 hostages in the first phase. NBC News' Richard Engel reports on the agreement and reaction in Israel and Gaza.
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Israel and Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
A ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas has been reached in the bloody war in Gaza.CNBC - 4h -
Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire, hostage release deal
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Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire, hostage release deal
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