After months of deadlock and more than 15 months of war, Israel and the militant group Hamas reached a fresh Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, President Joe Biden said on Wednesday.
The deal includes a six-week initial ceasefire phase and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from populated areas of Gaza and the release of hostages held by Hamas in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian detainees held by Israel, Biden said.
Biden said that Americans would be part of the initial release. He did not say how many. Seven Americans were taken hostage by Hamas. Four have been confirmed dead. Edan Alexander, 20, Keith Siegel, 64, and Saugi Dekel-Chen, 36, are believed to be alive.
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