Israel and Hamas reached a deal for a truce and the release of all hostages held by the militant group in Gaza, a major step toward ending a two-year war that’s devastated the Palestinian territory, destabilized the Middle East and sparked global protests.

Israeli Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Sharren Haskel told Bloomberg TV a ceasefire is in effect as of Thursday. ×

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