The US, Israel, and Hamas are close to finalizing an agreement to pause the conflict, per The Washington Post. Hamas would release 50 or more hostages in batches every 24 hours, The Post reported. AdvertisementIsrael and Hamas are close to finalizing an agreement facilitated by the US to pause the conflict for five days and release hostages, according to a new report. The deal also outlined a plan for Hamas to release up to 50 hostages if Israel put a halt on its bombardment, according to the report. AdvertisementRoughly 240 hostages were believed to be taken prisoner during Hamas' terrorist attack in southern Israel on October 7.

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