URGENT: Israel-Hamas Hostage Crisis Escalates as DOJ Unleashes Surprise Indictment.

BREAKING NEWS: Israel-Hamas Hostage Crisis Escalates as DOJ Unleashes Surprise Indictment The US Department of Justice has unexpectedly indicted Letitia James, the Attorney General of New York, on unspecified charges. This development comes as Israel and Hamas are in the midst of a hostage exchange, with Israeli forces beginning to pull back from parts of Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister's office confirmed that the government had approved a framework for a hostage release deal with Hamas, allowing for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and around 2,000 Palestinians detained in Israeli prisons. The ceasefire agreement marks the beginning of the first phase of President Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza. The surprise indictment of Letitia James has sent shockwaves through the US political landscape, with details of the charges remaining unclear at this time. The development is likely to have significant implications for the ongoing hostage crisis and the fragile ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. As the situation continues to unfold, Israeli soldiers are gathering near armoured vehicles along the Israel-Gaza border fence, while Gaza's civil defence agency reports that Israeli forces have begun pulling back from parts of the territory. The next 24 hours will be crucial in determining the success of the hostage exchange and the future of the ceasefire agreement. This is a developing story, with updates to follow as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*