Breaking News: Israel and Hamas Reach Deal to Release Hostages

Israel's cabinet approved the ceasefire and hostage deal, paving the way for 50 Israeli hostages to return home by the end of the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

In a breakthrough mediated by Qatar and the Biden administration, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a deal that would see the release of 20 Israeli women and 30 children held hostage by Hamas since October 7th.

The agreement includes a 4-day ceasefire and received cabinet approval despite the opposition of two far right extremist leaders in the cabinet. Israel's war cabinet was briefed about the deal earlier. The opposition Labor party also backed the agreement.