The ceasefire will take effect after ratification by Netanyahu’s government, which meets after Thursday’s security cabinet session.

WASHINGTON/CAIRO: Israel and Hamas agreed on Wednesday to the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza, a ceasefire and hostage deal that could open the way to…

President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas agreed on the first phase of a deal to end the two-year-long war in Gaza and a hostage/prisoner exchange.