Hamas has agreed to release five hostages in exchange for a ceasefire starting over the Eid al-Fitr holiday at the end of Ramadan, according to Egyptian officials. The potential deal involves the release of US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander and the entry of aid into Gaza. The ball is now in the Israeli government and Americans' court.

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