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A temporary cease-fire agreement to facilitate the release of dozens of people taken hostage during Hamas’ raid on Israel is expected to bring the first respite to war-weary Palestinians in Gaza and a glimmer of hope to the families of the captives.

Srettha Thavisin confirms release after weeks of negotiations of a dozen of at least 26 nationals being held

Lorries carrying humanitarian aid enter Gaza shortly after four-day truce came into effect at 7am local time

On day of high tension, Israel also releases Palestinian prisoners and humanitarian convoy enters Gaza

A four-day cease fire in the Israel-Hamas war begins Friday morning in Gaza as part of an agreement that Qatar helped broker

The two sides had exchanged lists of those to be released, and the first group of 13 women and children held by Hamas would be freed Friday afternoon.

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Four-day pause is set to begin on Friday morning and includes the release of Hamas captives, Palestinian prisoners.

Qatari official tells The Independent that the world must use ‘momentum’ from the truce to end war

There has been a delay in the expected release of some 50 Israeli hostages. The deal is still being finalised in Qatar, where senior Hamas leadership is based. A high-ranking member of Israel's Mossad secret service is there talking to Hamas. The deal, as publicised thus far, involves 50 hostages…

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