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Hostage release — Hostage release TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - NOVEMBER 23: Yellow ribbons and hearts with messages on them hang from a tree outside The Museum of Modern Art known as the 'The Hostages and Missing Square' after it was announced that 13 women and children would be released tomorrow and a temporary cease fire would begin at 7am on November 23, 2023 in Tel Aviv, Israel. On Tuesday night, Israel and Hamas agreed to a four-day pause in fighting that would entail the release of 50 hostages held in Gaza, as well as 150 Palestinian prisoners in Israel. On Thursday, Qatar, who helped broker the truce, announced that it would begin at 7:00 am on Friday the 24th, followed by the release of hostages in the afternoon. According to Israeli authorities, around 240 hostages are being held by Hamas in Gaza after being captured from communities in southern Israel on Oct. 7. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Hostage release — Hostage release PETAH TIKVA, ISRAEL - NOVEMBER 24: Ambulances and other vehicles are seen outside Schneider medical centre, where it is believed some of the released hostages may be brought, on November 24, 2023 in Petah Tivka, Israel. A total of 50 hostages currently held by Hamas are to be released during a four-day truce with Israel, the first such pause in fighting since Oct. 7, when Hamas launched its surprise attack and Israeli responded with a vast military offensive to destroy the militant group that governs Gaza. Under the deal, 150 Palestinian prisoners are also to be released from Israel, and more humanitarian aid will be admitted at the Gaza-Egypt border crossing. (Photo by Erik Marmor/Getty Images) (Erik Marmor/Getty Images)

Hostage release — Hostage release PETAH TIKVA, ISRAEL - NOVEMBER 24: Ambulances and other vehicles are seen outside Schneider medical centre, where it is believed some of the released hostages may be brought, on November 24, 2023 in Petah Tivka, Israel. A total of 50 hostages currently held by Hamas are to be released during a four-day truce with Israel, the first such pause in fighting since Oct. 7, when Hamas launched its surprise attack and Israeli responded with a vast military offensive to destroy the militant group that governs Gaza. Under the deal, 150 Palestinian prisoners are also to be released from Israel, and more humanitarian aid will be admitted at the Gaza-Egypt border crossing. (Photo by Erik Marmor/Getty Images) (Erik Marmor/Getty Images)

Hostage release — Hostage release TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - NOVEMBER 24: Families of the hostages participate in a special ‘Kabalat Shabbat,’ (welcoming the Shabbat) prayer service ahead of the release of hostages, outside the Museum of Tel Aviv on November 24, 2023 in Tel Aviv, Israel. A four-day ceasefire began between Israel and Hamas began this morning, although Israeli forces remain in Gaza. A total of 50 hostages currently held by Hamas are to be released during the temporary truce, the first such pause in fighting since Oct. 7, when Hamas launched its surprise attack and Israeli responded with a vast military offensive to destroy the militant group that governs Gaza. Under the deal, 150 Palestinian prisoners are also to be released from Israel, and more humanitarian aid will be admitted at the Gaza-Egypt border crossing. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Hostage release — Hostage release PETAH TIKVA, ISRAEL - NOVEMBER 24: Ambulances and other vehicles are seen outside Schneider medical centre, where it is believed some of the released hostages may be brought, on November 24, 2023 in Petah Tivka, Israel. A total of 50 hostages currently held by Hamas are to be released during a four-day truce with Israel, the first such pause in fighting since Oct. 7, when Hamas launched its surprise attack and Israeli responded with a vast military offensive to destroy the militant group that governs Gaza. Under the deal, 150 Palestinian prisoners are also to be released from Israel, and more humanitarian aid will be admitted at the Gaza-Egypt border crossing. (Photo by Erik Marmor/Getty Images) (Erik Marmor/Getty Images)

Hostage release — Hostage release TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - NOVEMBER 24: Families of the hostages participate in a special ‘Kabalat Shabbat,’ (welcoming the Shabbat) prayer service ahead of the release of hostages, outside the Museum of Tel Aviv on November 24, 2023 in Tel Aviv, Israel. A four-day ceasefire began between Israel and Hamas began this morning, although Israeli forces remain in Gaza. A total of 50 hostages currently held by Hamas are to be released during the temporary truce, the first such pause in fighting since Oct. 7, when Hamas launched its surprise attack and Israeli responded with a vast military offensive to destroy the militant group that governs Gaza. Under the deal, 150 Palestinian prisoners are also to be released from Israel, and more humanitarian aid will be admitted at the Gaza-Egypt border crossing. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Hostage release — Hostage release PETAH TIKVA, ISRAEL - NOVEMBER 24: Spectators wearing Israeli flags stand outside the Schneider medical centre, where it is believed some of the released hostages may be brought, on November 24, 2023 in Petah Tikva, Israel. A four-day ceasefire began between Israel and Hamas began this morning, although Israeli forces remain in Gaza. A total of 50 hostages currently held by Hamas are to be released during a four-day truce with Israel, the first such pause in fighting since Oct. 7, when Hamas launched its surprise attack and Israeli responded with a vast military offensive to destroy the militant group that governs Gaza. Under the deal, 150 Palestinian prisoners are also to be released from Israel, and more humanitarian aid will be admitted at the Gaza-Egypt border crossing. (Photo by Erik Marmor/Getty Images) (Erik Marmor/Getty Images)

Hostage release — Hostage release TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - NOVEMBER 24: Families of the hostages and others react as they watch the news broadcasts as hostages are released into Egypt before being brought into Israel by the ICRC, outside the Museum of Tel Aviv on November 24, 2023 in Tel Aviv, Israel. A four-day ceasefire began between Israel and Hamas began this morning, although Israeli forces remain in Gaza. A total of 50 hostages currently held by Hamas are to be released during the temporary truce, the first such pause in fighting since Oct. 7, when Hamas launched its surprise attack and Israeli responded with a vast military offensive to destroy the militant group that governs Gaza. Under the deal, 150 Palestinian prisoners are also to be released from Israel, and more humanitarian aid will be admitted at the Gaza-Egypt border crossing. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Hostage release — Hostage release TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - NOVEMBER 24: Families of the hostages participate in a special ‘Kabalat Shabbat,’ (welcoming the Shabbat) prayer service ahead of the release of hostages, outside the Museum of Tel Aviv on November 24, 2023 in Tel Aviv, Israel. A four-day ceasefire began between Israel and Hamas began this morning, although Israeli forces remain in Gaza. A total of 50 hostages currently held by Hamas are to be released during the temporary truce, the first such pause in fighting since Oct. 7, when Hamas launched its surprise attack and Israeli responded with a vast military offensive to destroy the militant group that governs Gaza. Under the deal, 150 Palestinian prisoners are also to be released from Israel, and more humanitarian aid will be admitted at the Gaza-Egypt border crossing. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Hostage release — Hostage release TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - NOVEMBER 24: A grandmother and her granddaughter react to members of the media and Benny Gantz arriving to meet the families of the hostages while sitting on the steps outside watching the news on their phone outside the museum of Tel Aviv on November 24, 2023 in Tel Aviv, Israel. A four-day ceasefire began between Israel and Hamas began this morning, although Israeli forces remain in Gaza. A total of 50 hostages currently held by Hamas are to be released during the temporary truce, the first such pause in fighting since Oct. 7, when Hamas launched its surprise attack and Israeli responded with a vast military offensive to destroy the militant group that governs Gaza. Under the deal, 150 Palestinian prisoners are also to be released from Israel, and more humanitarian aid will be admitted at the Gaza-Egypt border crossing. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Hostage release — Hostage release HATZERIM, ISRAEL - NOVEMBER 24: Members of the media sit outside Hatzerim Airbase as the country awaits the return of hostages released by Hamas on November 24, 2023 near Hatzerim, Israel. A total of 50 hostages held by Hamas are to be released during a four-day truce with Israel, the first such pause in fighting since Oct. 7, when Hamas launched its surprise attack and Israeli responded with a vast military offensive to destroy the militant group that governs Gaza. Under the deal, 150 Palestinian prisoners are also to be released from Israel, and more humanitarian aid will be admitted at the Gaza-Egypt border crossing. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images) (Amir Levy/Getty Images)

Hostage release — Hostage release TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - NOVEMBER 24: Families of the hostages and others watch the news broadcasts as hostages are released into Egypt before being brought into Israel by the ICRC, outside the Museum of Tel Aviv on November 24, 2023 in Tel Aviv, Israel. A four-day ceasefire began between Israel and Hamas began this morning, although Israeli forces remain in Gaza. A total of 50 hostages currently held by Hamas are to be released during the temporary truce, the first such pause in fighting since Oct. 7, when Hamas launched its surprise attack and Israeli responded with a vast military offensive to destroy the militant group that governs Gaza. Under the deal, 150 Palestinian prisoners are also to be released from Israel, and more humanitarian aid will be admitted at the Gaza-Egypt border crossing. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Hostage release — Hostage release TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - NOVEMBER 24: A person walks past a tent with faces of the hostages near Sarona on November 24, 2023 in Tel Aviv, Israel. A four-day ceasefire began between Israel and Hamas began this morning, although Israeli forces remain in Gaza. A total of 50 hostages currently held by Hamas are to be released during the temporary truce, the first such pause in fighting since Oct. 7, when Hamas launched its surprise attack and Israeli responded with a vast military offensive to destroy the militant group that governs Gaza. Under the deal, 150 Palestinian prisoners are also to be released from Israel, and more humanitarian aid will be admitted at the Gaza-Egypt border crossing. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Hostage release — Hostage release TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - NOVEMBER 24: A photo of Agam Berger, 19, on a poster is displayed among empty chairs with eyes on them representing the hostages, outside The Museum of Modern Art known as the 'The Hostages and Missing Square' on November 24, 2023 in Tel Aviv, Israel. A four-day ceasefire began between Israel and Hamas began this morning, although Israeli forces remain in Gaza. A total of 50 hostages currently held by Hamas are to be released during the temporary truce, the first such pause in fighting since Oct. 7, when Hamas launched its surprise attack and Israeli responded with a vast military offensive to destroy the militant group that governs Gaza. Under the deal, 150 Palestinian prisoners are also to be released from Israel, and more humanitarian aid will be admitted at the Gaza-Egypt border crossing. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Hostage release — Hostage release TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - NOVEMBER 24: Families of the hostages participate in a special ‘Kabalat Shabbat,’ (welcoming the Shabbat) prayer service ahead of the release of hostages, outside the Museum of Tel Aviv on November 24, 2023 in Tel Aviv, Israel. A four-day ceasefire began between Israel and Hamas began this morning, although Israeli forces remain in Gaza. A total of 50 hostages currently held by Hamas are to be released during the temporary truce, the first such pause in fighting since Oct. 7, when Hamas launched its surprise attack and Israeli responded with a vast military offensive to destroy the militant group that governs Gaza. Under the deal, 150 Palestinian prisoners are also to be released from Israel, and more humanitarian aid will be admitted at the Gaza-Egypt border crossing. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Hostage release — Hostage release TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - NOVEMBER 24: Families of the hostages and others watch news broadcasts on their phones of the hostage release which is supposed to begin shortly, outside the Museum of Tel Aviv on November 24, 2023 in Tel Aviv, Israel. A four-day ceasefire began between Israel and Hamas began this morning, although Israeli forces remain in Gaza. A total of 50 hostages currently held by Hamas are to be released during the temporary truce, the first such pause in fighting since Oct. 7, when Hamas launched its surprise attack and Israeli responded with a vast military offensive to destroy the militant group that governs Gaza. Under the deal, 150 Palestinian prisoners are also to be released from Israel, and more humanitarian aid will be admitted at the Gaza-Egypt border crossing. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Hostage release — Hostage release TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - NOVEMBER 24: Families of the hostages and others watch the news broadcasts as hostages are released into Egypt before being brought into Israel by the ICRC, outside the Museum of Tel Aviv on November 24, 2023 in Tel Aviv, Israel. A four-day ceasefire began between Israel and Hamas began this morning, although Israeli forces remain in Gaza. A total of 50 hostages currently held by Hamas are to be released during the temporary truce, the first such pause in fighting since Oct. 7, when Hamas launched its surprise attack and Israeli responded with a vast military offensive to destroy the militant group that governs Gaza. Under the deal, 150 Palestinian prisoners are also to be released from Israel, and more humanitarian aid will be admitted at the Gaza-Egypt border crossing. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Hostage release — Hostage release TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - NOVEMBER 24: Families of the hostages and others react as they watch the news broadcasts as hostages are released into Egypt before being brought into Israel by the ICRC, outside the Museum of Tel Aviv on November 24, 2023 in Tel Aviv, Israel. A four-day ceasefire began between Israel and Hamas began this morning, although Israeli forces remain in Gaza. A total of 50 hostages currently held by Hamas are to be released during the temporary truce, the first such pause in fighting since Oct. 7, when Hamas launched its surprise attack and Israeli responded with a vast military offensive to destroy the militant group that governs Gaza. Under the deal, 150 Palestinian prisoners are also to be released from Israel, and more humanitarian aid will be admitted at the Gaza-Egypt border crossing. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Hostage release — Hostage release TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - NOVEMBER 24: Families of the hostages and others watch the news broadcasts as hostages are released into Egypt before being brought into Israel by the ICRC, outside the Museum of Tel Aviv on November 24, 2023 in Tel Aviv, Israel. A four-day ceasefire began between Israel and Hamas began this morning, although Israeli forces remain in Gaza. A total of 50 hostages currently held by Hamas are to be released during the temporary truce, the first such pause in fighting since Oct. 7, when Hamas launched its surprise attack and Israeli responded with a vast military offensive to destroy the militant group that governs Gaza. Under the deal, 150 Palestinian prisoners are also to be released from Israel, and more humanitarian aid will be admitted at the Gaza-Egypt border crossing. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

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