Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a deal to return hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip has been reached, clearing a hurdle toward a ceasefire aimed at ending the 15-month war between the two sides. A statement released early Friday by the prime minister’s office said Netanyahu “was informed by the negotiating team that agreements have been reached on a deal to release the hostages.” It said Netanyahu’s political-security Cabinet will meet Friday to approve the deal. If approved, the ceasefire agreement would begin Sunday with the exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, after which the terms
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