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Survival, scandal, a secret cell: how the nail-biting Israel-Hamas hostage deal was done

Weeks of precarious talks finally led to Friday’s releases of captives. Here’s the inside story

The Guardian - UK

Tens of thousands rally in Tel Aviv amid delay in release of Hamas captives

Demonstration at what has become known as ‘Hostages Square’ marked 50 days since Hamas attack on Israel.

Al Jazeera

Hamas hands over hostages after deal delayed in aid row

Hamas released the hostages after high-level diplomacy defused a row over aid that threatened to derail the deal

Evening Standard

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Gaza ceasefire enters second day with more hostages to be freed and aid supplied

HAMAS is expected to swap more of its hostages for prisoners held by Israel on the second day of a ceasefire that has allowed critical humanitarian…

The National (Scotland)

Gaza cease-fire enters second day with more hostages to be exchanged and critical supplies delivered

Hamas is expected to swap more of its hostages for prisoners held by Israel on the second day of a cease-fire

The Independent UK

Hamas Fighters Free First Wave Of Hostages In Gaza Truce

Masked Hamas gunmen freed a first wave of hostages Friday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, sparking rare scenes of celebration in a seven-week war that has killed thousands of people.

International Business Times

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.

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Five Great Reads: Niggling questions, nudibranchs and Netanyahu

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of interesting stories from the past seven days, selected by Imogen Dewey

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.

Al Jazeera

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.

Al Jazeera

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.

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Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

International Business 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.

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The Guardian - US

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

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The Independent UK

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.

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’

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.

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