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A ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war could formally take effect today, and Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners could start going home as soon as this weekend.

Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement for the "first phase" of a plan promoted by President Trump to end the war in Gaza. A ceasefire is expected to go into effect after an Israeli Cabinet vote.

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Israel and Hamas have agreed to the "first phase" of a ceasefire deal. And, hundreds of National Guard troops were deployed to the greater Chicago area at President Trump's request.

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Israel and Hamas have agreed on the "first phase" of a Gaza ceasefire deal, raising the possibility that the war may now be over.

The deal between Israel and Hamas also calls for the release of some hostages and prisoners -- living and dead -- from both sides. NPR speaks to the cousin of a man whose remains are in Gaza.

Israel's cabinet has approved the first stage of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal with Hamas — a move aimed at ending the two-year war in Gaza and freeing hostages on both sides.