Israel agrees to hostage deal with Hamas

People stand by Israel flag-covered coffins meant to symbolize the price Israel will pay for agreeing to a ceasefire with Hamas in a demonstration against the deal in Jerusalem on Jan. 16, 2025. Residents inspect the location of the Israeli airstrike that killed six Palestinians on Wednesday, in the West Bank refugee camp of Jenin, Jan. 16, 2025.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a deal to return hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip has been reached, clearing a hurdle toward a ceasefire aimed at ending the 15-month war between the two sides.