Israeli cabinet approves deal with Hamas that will see 50 Israeli women and children released over four days, in exchange for 150 jailed Palestinians and a lull in fighting. Follow our live updates
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The senior US official also said Hamas needed the pause in fighting in order to locate some of the hostages, meaning they may be able to identify and collect additional women and children to be released.
They also said a rigorous inspection regime would ensure the militant group did not use the pause to get more weapons, according to Reuters.
Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Israeli cabinet approves deal with Hamas that will see 50 Israeli women and children released over four days, in exchange for 150 jailed Palestinians and a lull in fighting. Follow our live updatesFull report: Israel and Hamas agree deal for release of hostages and partial ceasefireIsrael and Palestine: a complete guide to the crisisThe senior US official also said Hamas needed the pause in fighting in order to locate some of the hostages, meaning they may be able to identify and collect additional women and children to be released.They also said a rigorous inspection regime would ensure the militant group did not use the pause to get more weapons, according to Reuters. Continue reading…
