Israel-Gaza war live updates Highly anticipated pause in fighting, hostage release expected in coming hours

Israel-Gaza war

Hostages: Israel and Hamas have reached a hostage release deal that involves a four day pause in fighting . Learn what’s included in the agreement and here’s what we know about the hostages set for release .

Al-Shifa Hospital: Israeli forces conducted a raid on the besieged al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, searching for evidence of the Hamas infrastructure that Israeli and U.S. officials say is under the facility.

Around the world: Protests showing support for Israelis and Palestinians are growing calls for a cease-fire. Concerns over antisemitism on college campuses in the United States have sparked an investigation from the Department of Education .

Oct. 7 attack: A Post video analysis shows how Hamas exploited vulnerabilities created by Israel’s reliance on technology at the “Iron Wall” to carry out the deadliest attack in Israel’s history.

Israeli-Palestinian conflict: The Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip has a complicated history. Understand what’s behind the Israel-Gaza war and see the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict .