Israel Approves Hostage Deal and Pause in War With Hamas

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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.

(Bloomberg) -- 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.

In the initial stage of the deal mediated by Qatar, Hamas will free 50 Israeli women and children held in Gaza. Hamas, in a statement posted on Telegram, said Israel has agreed to release about 150 Palestinian prisoners, mostly women and children, in return.

In a second stage that could see the halt in fighting extended, the release of every 10 additional hostages by Hamas — designated a terrorist ...
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