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Israel, Hamas agree ceasefire and release of 50 hostages held in Gaza

A picture taken shows a billboard in Jerusalem bearing the portraits of Israeli hostages taken by Palestinian militants in the 7 October attack on Israel. AFP - AHMAD GHARABLI

Israel and Hamas agreed a deal on Wednesday to release at least 50 hostages being held in Gaza during a four-day truce that will allow hundreds of humanitarian aid trucks to enter the beseiged territory.

Following weeks of conflict, Israel's Cabinet signed off on the first major diplomatic breakthrough. Before the vote, however, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made clear a deal would not mark an end to the war.

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