WASHINGTON - Hamas and Israel have reached a ceasefire that will lead to the release of ldquosomerdquo hostages held by the militant group for more th

Under the deal Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages seized from Israel during the Oct. 7 attack and in return, Israel will free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners

Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement on a multiphase ceasefire that commits them to end the war in Gaza, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman James Risch said.