Israel and Hamas are close to a US-facilitated deal to pause fighting and release hostages in batches, The Washington Post reports

• The US, Israel, and Hamas are close to finalizing an agreement to pause the conflict, per The Washington Post.
• A six-page agreement outlines details to pause combat operations for both sides for at least five days, per the report.
• Hamas would release 50 or more hostages in batches every 24 hours, The Post reported.

Israel 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.