Ceasefire Deal: 33 Hostages To Be Freed in 6-Week Phase

The reported ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas announced Wednesday requires 33 hostages to be released duing an initial six-week phase.

At least three hostages will be freed every week during the phase, according to an official briefed on the agreement.

Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal, mediators announced, pausing a devastating 15-month war in the Gaza Strip and raising the possibility of winding down the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies.