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Who are the Palestinian prisoners to be swapped for Hamas hostages?

Israel’s ministry of justice released the names of 300 Palestinian prisoners proposed for a swap for hostages held by Hamas in Gaza

The Independent UK

West Bank forgotten? Settler violence against Palestinians grows as war continues

The world's eyes are on Gaza at the moment, and rightly so. But violence is also continuing in the occupied West Bank. Even before the October 7 Hamas attacks, 2023 was already the deadliest year for Palestinians there in two decades. Now, violent confrontations are happening almost every day. Israel…

France 24

First Minister warns ‘carnage must not resume’ as pause in Gaza violence announced

HUMZA Yousaf has welcomed the pause to the devastating war in Gaza – but warned there has to be a permanent solution.

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Pope Francis meets with relatives of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners

Pope Francis has met separately with relatives of Israeli hostages in Gaza and Palestinian prisoners in Israel

The Independent UK

EU to boost Gaza aid amid Israel-Hamas truce

The bloc welcomed the opportunity of the four-day window; also says development aid is not being stolen by Hamas.

Al Jazeera

World leaders hail Israel-Hamas truce deal, release of hostages

World leaders on Wednesday welcomed a truce deal between Israel and Hamas that agreed a four-day halt to the devastating war in Gaza, accompanied by the release of dozens of hostages held by the militant group in return for Palestinian prisoners jailed by Israel. The agreement marks the biggest diplomatic…

France 24

Despite the truce, people in Gaza will keep dying – this horrifying death toll must never be forgotten

Comparison with other conflicts paints a harrowing picture of children being killed in unforgivable numbers, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

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Live updates | Timing for the Israel-Hamas pause in fighting will be announced in the next 24 hours

A cease-fire agreement between the Hamas militant group and Israel has been confirmed by both parties, along with Washington and Qatar, which helped broker the deal that would bring a temporary halt to the devastating war that is now in its seventh week

The Independent UK

Under pressure, Netanyahu agrees to a ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas. Are his days now numbered?

After a long overnight deliberation, the Israeli government approved a hostage release deal and ceasefire today with Hamas.

The Conversation

Israel and Hamas have reached a deal on a cease-fire and hostages. What does it look like?

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a deal that is to trigger a four-day halt in their devastating war

The Independent UK

Gaza truce deal: What have Hamas, Israel and Qatar said?

The warring sides and the mediator issue statements about the agreed pause in hostilities that started on October 7.

Al Jazeera

Israeli government agrees to temporary ceasefire in exchange for hostages

ISRAEL’S government has approved a deal with Hamas that will bring a temporary halt to fighting in the Middle East following weeks of conflict.

The National (Scotland)

Israel-Hamas truce deal: All that you need to know

The two sides have agreed to a four-day pause in fighting, but Israel has made it clear that it is not ending the war.

Al Jazeera

Israel-Hamas war: Gaza hostages will not be released before Friday, says senior Israeli official

Dozens of children and their mothers to be freed via Egypt, according to agreement struck by Israel and Hamas

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Cameron welcomes Israel-Hamas truce which paves way for hostage release

Hamas will release dozens of hostages being held in the Gaza Strip in exchange for Palestinians in Israeli prisons.

Radio France Internationale

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

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.

The Independent UK

Truce deal raises hopes of freeing hostages in Gaza and halting worst Mideast violence in decades

Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement for a four-day halt to the devastating war in Gaza and the release of dozens of hostages held by the militant group as well as Palestinian prisoners

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Israel & Hamas Have Agreed To A Temporary Ceasefire: What We Know (& Don’t Know)

Israel and Hamas have made an agreement to a ceasefire for the first time since conflict began in order to free hostages in Gaza.

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Evening Standard

UK says Israel-Hamas truce deal is 'crucial step' towards ending crisis

Israel says it will extend the pause by an additional day for every 10 hostages released

The Hindu

India to host virtual G20 summit today; Trudeau to attend

Virtual G20 Summit: PM Modi to chair G20 summit. Summit comes amid Israel-Hamas conflict, providing opportunity to discuss implementation of leaders’ declaration, gaps in global governance

AAP

Israel-Hamas hostage deal an 'important step': Wong

Australia has heralded a hostage breakthrough in the Middle East as a step towards long-term peace through a two-state solution.

Al Jazeera

World reactions to Israel-Hamas truce

Agreement will see some captives released from Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Israel and Hamas agree to four-day ceasefire; ABC settles Bruce Lehrmann defamation case; and US Catholic priest marries teen

The ceasefire will include the release of 50 women and children hostages held in Gaza in return for 150 Palestinian women and children to be freed from Israeli jails

Chicago Sun-Times

Israeli Cabinet approves truce for hostages deal with Hamas; Palestinian prisoners also to be freed

The agreement, negotiated with Qatar, calls for the release of 50 of 240 hostages held by Hamas and the release of Palestinian women and children held in Israeli prisons.

The Times of India

Explainer: Israel-Hamas hostage deal

Israel and Hamas backed a deal that will free dozens of hostages from Gaza in return for a four-day pause in fighting and the release of a number of Palestinian prisoners — the first lull in a conflict that began Oct. 7 and has killed thousands of people.

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