Israel and Hamas agreed to pause fighting in Gaza to free hostages and prisoners, accepting elements of a plan put forward by the Trump administration.
A woman looks at photographs of hostages hanging at Hostages Square on October 12, 2025 in Tel Aviv, Israel. (Photo: Chris McGrath, Getty Images)
Israel and Hamas agreed Wednesday to pause fighting in Gaza so that the remaining hostages there can be freed in the coming days in exchange for Palestinian prisoners
This agreement represents the biggest breakthrough in months in the devastating two-year-old war.
Authors: Samy Magdy, Sam Mednick, Aamer Madhani, The Associated Press
Author's summary: Israel and Hamas agree to pause fighting in Gaza.