Israel and Hamas Agree to Four-Day Truce, 50 Hostages to Go Free

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GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel and Hamas agreed on Wednesday to a ceasefire in Gaza for at least four days, to let in aid and free at least 50 hostages held by militants in the Palestinian enclave in exchange for at least 150 Palestinians jailed in Israel. The first truce in a brutal, near seven-week-old war, reached after mediation by Qatar, was hailed around the world as a sign of progress that could ease the suffering of civilians in Israeli-besieged Gaza and bring more Israeli captives home. Israel said the ceasefire could be extended further if more hostages were freed, and a Palestinia…

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1 thought on “Israel and Hamas Agree to Four-Day Truce, 50 Hostages to Go Free”

  1. What happens after the 50 are freed? What happens after the 240 are freed?

    Will the missiles stop forever?

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