Israel and Hamas have agreed to the terms of a ceasefire deal. The historic agreement that was confirmed on Wednesday is expected to pause fighting in the Gaza Strip and allow the phased release of Israeli hostages held in the region.

Multiple sources have told NBC News that Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire deal to pause the fighting in Gaza, eventually releasing dozens of hostages taken during the Oct. 7 attacks. NBC News' Richard Engel and Raf Sanchez report on the breakthrough for peace in the Middle East.

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