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Hamas, Israel conduct hostage-for-prisoner swap on first day of temporary truce

Hamas on Friday released 24 hostages it held captive in Gaza for weeks, and Israel freed 39 Palestinians from prison in the first stage of a swap under a four-day cease-fire that offered a small glimmer of relief to both sides.

France 24

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The Guardian - AU

Hamas frees 10 Thai citizens, one Filipino under separate deal: Qatar

Their release was outside of truce between Israel and Hamas, in which 13 Israelis were freed for 39 Palestinians.

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Israel and Hamas have strong reasons not to extend Gaza ceasefire

Hamas risks losing leverage if all hostages are freed, and Benjamin Netanyahu promised a full victory

The Guardian - UK

Let them all come home: Britain's plea on hostages held by Hamas as truce begins

Britain appealed on Friday for the release of every hostage taken by Hamas from southern Israel as a four-day ceasefire took hold, offering some respite from seven weeks of bloody war in Gaza.

Evening Standard

Four day truce in Israel-Hamas war begins as dozens of hostages set to be released

A FOUR-DAY truce has come into effect between Hamas and Israel, setting the stage for the exchange of dozens of hostages held by militants in Gaza…

The National (Scotland)

Israel-Hamas truce comes into effect: How it could now unfold

With the truce the first break in fighting after seven weeks, several scenarios in the war are now possible.

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What can we expect from the four-day truce between Israel and Hamas in Gaza?

A temporary cease-fire agreement to facilitate the release of dozens of people taken hostage during Hamas’ raid on Israel is expected to bring the first respite to war-weary Palestinians in Gaza and a glimmer of hope to the families of the captives.

France 24

Gaza: Delicate temporary truce between Israel and Hamas begins ahead of expected release of hostages

Lorries carrying humanitarian aid enter Gaza shortly after four-day truce came into effect at 7am local time

Evening Standard

Lord Cameron to meet Palestinian leaders and pledges £30 million in Gaza aid

Lord Cameron held talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog during a visit to Israel on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Qatar says Gaza cease-fire will begin Friday morning, with aid to follow ‘as soon as possible’

The two sides had exchanged lists of those to be released, and the first group of 13 women and children held by Hamas would be freed Friday afternoon.

Chicago Sun-Times

Israel-Hamas Conflict Live: Gaza Ceasefire Begins; 13 Hostages, 39 Palestinians To Be Freed

On Day 49 of the Israel-Hamas conflict, the terror group is expected to free the first batch of hostages being held in Gaza on Friday afternoon following a one-day delay to the four-day ceasefire deal that will also include the release of Palestinian prisoners.

International Business Times

Israel-Hamas war: Biggest aid convoy since start of war enters Gaza – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Cameron to meet Palestinian leaders as truce announced in Middle East

The former prime minister earlier held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog.

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The Hindu

The impact of violence on a child’s mind

Driven by anger and internal political compulsions, Israel’s leaders have chosen to ignore the message that Maria Montessori had given to the world

Al Jazeera

What are the details of the truce between Israel and Hamas?

Four-day pause is set to begin on Friday morning and includes the release of Hamas captives, Palestinian prisoners.

Al Jazeera

Spanish PM proposes talks on the establishment of a Palestinian state

In meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Spain’s Pedro Sanchez proposes international peace talks.

The Guardian - UK

David Cameron expresses hopes over temporary truce during visit to Israel

UK foreign secretary hopes situation will provide opportunity to ‘get hostages out and get aid into Gaza’

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The Independent UK

Cameron meets Netanyahu and Herzog after Israel-Hamas truce announcement

The former prime minister arrived in Israel amid uncertainty about when the pause in the fighting will begin.

The Guardian - UK

FA council member resigns after ‘Hitler proud of Netanyahu’ post

Wasim Haq has resigned as a member of the Football Association council after saying ‘Adolf Hitler would be proud of Benjamin Netanyahu’

WEKU

A temporary cease-fire in Gaza appears set to begin Friday

A deal to pause the fighting in Gaza and exchange Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners would begin Friday morning, according to the foreign ministry in Qatar.

Radio France Internationale

Gaza deal must work towards 'lasting ceasefire' says France's Macron

The deal between Israel and Hamas to free 50 hostages held by the Palestinian militant group should be "broadened" and the "humanitarian pause" it brings used to work towards a "lasting ceasefire", the French President Emmanuel Macron said after a meeting with foreign ministers from Arab and Muslim countries.

Latin Times

With Gaza Hostage Deal, Biden Notches Up Win But Faces Pressure For More

By helping broker an Israel-Hamas deal to free hostages, US President Joe Biden has achieved a long-sought win in a war that has cost him politically.

The Independent UK

Israel-Hamas truce deal for hostage release hits last-minute snag, now expected to start Friday

An agreement for a four-day cease-fire in Gaza and the release of dozens of Hamas-held hostages and Palestinians imprisoned by Israel appears to have hit a last-minute snag

Al Jazeera

Israel says truce, captives release will not start ‘before Friday’

Senior official says negotiations on how to handle the exchange of captives are continuing.

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