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Ceasefire brings hope in Gaza; freed Israeli hostages reunited with mothers
By Mohammed Salem, Nidal al-Mughrabi and James Mackenzie GAZA/CAIRO/JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Palestinians burst into streets to celebrate and began returning to the rubble of bombed-out homes on Sunday after a ceasefire deal halted fighting in Gaza,
Three hostages arrive in Israel from Gaza as fragile ceasefire passes first hurdle
The first three hostages released from Gaza have arrived in Israel, the military announced Sunday, hours after the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold. Their mothers were waiting to meet them.
Relief and joy in Israel as first captives freed by Gaza ceasefire return home
Israelis take to the Tel Aviv streets to watch Romi Gonen, Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher be released after 471 days in Hamas captivity
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Three released hostages back in Israel after being freed in Gaza ceasefire
As a reminder: A ceasefire in Gaza was meant to come into effect about an hour ago, but Israel said this could not happen until Hamas announced which hostages it was planning to free today. According to the text of the ceasefire deal, names should be provided at least 24 hours before a release takes place.
Live Updates: Gaza Cease-Fire Begins With Hostages Set for Release
The first stage of a truce between Israel and Hamas prompted celebrations in Gaza and hope for an end to the 15-month war. Three Israeli hostages were expected to be freed on Sunday, along with dozens of Palestinian prisoners.
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Live updates: Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release deal set to begin Sunday in Gaza
The plan is for Hamas to hand the abductees to the Red Cross, which will deliver them to Israeli officials in Gaza. The hostages will be evacuated to hospitals.
Gaza ceasefire begins after delay over hostage names
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has come into effect after a delay of almost three hours. The three-stage truce starts the exchange of hostages held by Hamas for Palestinians in Israeli prisons.
Israeli cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire deal
Under the deal, bitterly opposed by some cabinet hardliners, a six-week ceasefire is due to take effect on Sunday.
Israel backs Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal, which could start Sunday
The ceasefire agreement, reached with Hamas, provides for the swap of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners and a surge of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Israel approves Gaza ceasefire, carries out more attacks
The agreement is set to halt a 15-month-old war between Israel and Hamas that has decimated the Strip, killed nearly 47,000 Palestinians and 1,200 Israelis, and destabilised the Middle East.
Israeli government approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
Israel’s cabinet has given its final approval to a Gaza ceasefire deal, despite some ministers’ opposition. It will begin on Sunday with a hostage-for-prisoner exchange. Also: The US Supreme Court upholds a ban on TikTok.
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