Israel-Hamas deal on hostage release and ceasefire is imminent, sources say

From axios.com

A deal between Israel and Hamas to free dozens of hostages and declare a multi-day ceasefire is imminent and could be announced by the Qatari mediators as soon as Tuesday, two sources with direct knowledge of the issue told Axios. Why it matters: If the deal materializes, it will be the biggest diplomatic breakthrough since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack. State of play: Two sources with direct knowledge of the talks said that as part of the hostage deal Israel would release three Palestinian prisoners held in Israel for each Israeli hostage released by Hamas. • In the first phase of the two-phase deal, Hamas is expected ... (full story)