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Israel and Hamas Agree to Pause Fighting for the Release of 50 Hostages

Israel and Hamas have agreed a deal to release 50 hostages being held in Gaza during a four-day pause in fighting

The start of the pause will be announced in the next 24 hours – if successful it will be the first break in fighting since 7 October

On Wednesday morning, Israel confirmed its ground and air operation in Gaza is continuing, before the pause starts

Hamas says 150 Palestinian women and teenagers will be released from Israeli jails under the deal

Up to another 150 Palestinians could be released – as well as another 50 hostages from Gaza – after the initial four-day pause

Israel’s government insists that this isn’t the end of the war, reiterating its commitment to “complete the elimination of Hamas”

Israel began attacking Gaza after Hamas fighters crossed the border on 7 October, killing 1,200 people and taking about 240 others hostage

Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry says more than 14,000 people – including more than 5,000 children – have been killed in Israel’s campaign

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