Israel cabinet approves deal to release 50 hostages

There are new developing news from Israel.

The Israeli cabinet has approved a deal that would see the release of at least 50 hostages Hamas is holding in Gaza. It is believed the hostages Hamas will free will include women and children. Hamas reportedly is holding more than 200 hostages. In return, Israel has agreed to halt its air and ground campaign in Gaza for four days.

The Israeli government released a statement on the proposed deal. The statement made no mention of the release of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails. Although reportedly that is part of the agreement.