Israel and Hamas Reach Cease-Fire Deal; Senate Holds Confirmation Hearings for Pam Bondi, Marco Rubio, John Ratcliffe, Others

Israel and the Hamas terrorist group have reached a cease-fire and hostage release agreement. Under phase one of the deal, Hamas will release 33 hostages over six weeks, while Israeli forces will withdraw from populated areas in Gaza. Senate committees held confirmation hearings for six of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet...