Hamas releases four female Israeli soldiers held captive for more than 15 months. As part of the ceasefire deal, Israel is releasing some 200 Palestinians.

The Israeli government approved a ceasefire deal that could bring an end to the 15 months of war in Gaza. It's slated to go into effect Sunday morning.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Yossi Mekelberg of Chatham House's Middle East and North Africa Program, about the Israeli political response to a negotiated ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

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A ceasefire deal has been announced that would end more than 15 months of war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. We learn about the details, how... Israel and Hamas Reach A Deal to End the War in ...

And this wasn't just a warning to Hamas. It was also a call to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to get serious about closing a deal. SIMON: What's been the reaction there so far? AL-SHALCHI ...

The Israeli government approved a ceasefire deal that could bring an end to the 15 months of war in Gaza. It's slated to go into effect Sunday morning. KUOW is Seattle’s NPR news station. We are ...