Israel and Hamas Reach Ceasefire Deal

Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage release agreement to halt more than a year of fighting in the Gaza Strip.

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00:00Israel and Hamas have reached a cease-fire and hostage release agreement to halt more

00:05than a year of fighting in the Gaza Strip.

00:08The deal comes after a week of intense negotiations mediated by Qatar, the U.S. and Egypt.

00:14President Biden saying of the deal, quote, there was no other way for this war to end

00:19than with a hostage deal, and I'm deeply satisfied this day has finally come.

00:24If approved, the first of three phases would begin on Sunday.

00:28Hamas would begin releasing 33 of the more than 100 Israeli hostages, prioritizing Americans,

00:34women and children, and those over 50.

00:37Israel would release 1,100 Palestinian prisoners.

00:41The 15-month conflict displaced more than 90 percent of Gaza residents and left nearly

00:4647,000 dead.