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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Peter Beaumont

The three female hostages released first by Hamas under the ceasefire deal

(From left) Emily Damari, Doron Steinbrecher and Romi Gonen.
(From left) Emily Damari, Doron Steinbrecher and Romi Gonen. Photograph: Reuters

A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip has taken effect, pausing a 15-month war that has brought devastation and political change to the Middle East.

As part of the deal, three Israeli hostages have been released, named by Hamas as Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari.

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