Mediators said Israel and Hamas have agreed to pause the fighting in Gaza starting Sunday after 15 months of war and to begin exchanging dozens of hostages held there for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.

A ceasefire deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas, more than 15 months into the conflict. The agreement, which was brokered by Qatar, Egypt and the United States, is currently being finalized,

President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a ceasefire agreement and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, welcoming the step that will pause fighting in Gaza and lead to the release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners.