Israel, the United States and Hamas are close to an agreement to free dozens of women and children held hostage in Gaza, in exchange for the first sustained pause in conflict in Gaza, according to people familiar with its provisions.
Israel, the United States and Hamas are close to an agreement to free dozens of women and children held hostage in Gaza, in exchange for the first sustained pause in conflict in Gaza, according to people familiar with its provisions.
A ceasefire is generally a step towards more permanent peace, although obviously they're also violated quite a bit. A pause implies from the outset that it is temporary to allow civilians to exit combat zones and hopefully for humanitarian aid to reach those in need.