Israel and Hamas reach tentative U.S.-brokered deal to pause conflict, free dozens of hostages – Washington Post

Israel, the United States and Hamas have agreed to a tentative deal that would free dozens of women and children held hostage in Gaza, in exchange for a five-day pause in fighting, the Washington Post reported Saturday.

The release, which could begin within the next several days could lead to the first sustained pause in conflict in Gaza, the paper said.

Under…