A ceasefire deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas, more than 15 months into the conflict. The agreement, which was brokered by Qatar, Egypt and the United States, is currently being finalized,

Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal to pause the devastating war in the Gaza Strip, multiple officials announced Wednesday.

After intense negotiations, Israel and Hamas have reached a deal that would see a ceasefire and the exchange of hostages in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners.