"I loved traveling the world, celebrating life, and going to parties — and then I was kidnapped from a party," the 27-year-old released hostage told crowds at a Nova Music Festival Exhibition event.

The ceasefire agreement, reached with Hamas, provides for the swap of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners and a surge of humanitarian aid into Gaza.

D with approval of full cabinet. By Chris Summers Contributing Writer Israel’s cabinet approved a cease-fire deal with Hamas early on Saturday local time, paving the way for a six-week pause […]

Israel’s security cabinet approved an agreement on a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip that would free Israeli hostages, ending two days of debate that had underscored the pact’s fragility. Approval of the multi-phase deal came hours after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,

Israel's security Cabinet has approved a proposed Gaza ceasefire deal that would include the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

Michael Herzog, the Israeli envoy who largely operated behind the scenes, was praised as a “supremely efficient” ambassador admired on both sides of the aisle.

Follow NBC News' live coverage as Israel and Hamas reach an agreement on the ceasefire deal after Israel delayed vote.

According to a White House readout Harris reaffirmed her “unwavering commitment to the security of Israel.” The two leaders discussed the ceasefire and hostage deal reached between Israel and Hamas, crediting the efforts of President Joe Biden. Harris expressed hope that the deal would be fully implemented on schedule.

The deal to pause the 15-month war includes the release of hostages held by Hamas. Hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held in Israel would be released in exchange, according to The Associated Press.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog said in a televised statement on Wednesday that a ceasefire and hostage-release deal announced between Israel and Hamas was the "right move" to bring all the captives home.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog called on the Cabinet to approve ... this deal and call upon the Cabinet and the Government of Israel to accept and approve it when presented--bringing our sons ...