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Four-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas

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A four-day truce between Hamas and Israel officially came into effect on Friday.

In total, 50 hostages are set to be released © Mena Today 

In total, 50 hostages are set to be released © Mena Today 

A four-day truce between Hamas and Israel, aimed at facilitating the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, officially came into effect on Friday at 07:00 local time (05:00 GMT). 

This "humanitarian pause," negotiated with the involvement of Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, comes as the war between Israel and Hamas enters its 49th day. 

The first releases of hostages (13 women and children) are expected around 14:00 GMT. 

In total, 50 hostages are set to be released in exchange for 150 Palestinian prisoners during this ceasefire.

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