Israel Approves Temporary Ceasefire With Hamas

The Associated Press reports:

Israel’s Cabinet on Wednesday approved a temporary cease-fire with the Hamas militant group that is expected to bring the first halt in fighting in a devastating six-week war and win freedom for dozens of hostages held captive in the Gaza Strip.

The deal calls for a four-day cease-fire, during which Israel will halt its military offensive in Gaza while Hamas frees “at least” 50 of the roughly 240 hostages it and other militants are holding, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said. The first hostages to be released are women and children.

“The government of Israel is committed to bringing all of the hostages home. Tonight, the government approved the outline for the first stage of achieving this goal,” the office said in a statement.

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BREAKING: The Israeli cabinet has voted in favor of a U.S./Qatar brokered deal that will see the release of several Israeli and dual-national hostages starting 11/23 over the course of a few days in exchange for a pause in fighting and the release of Palestinian prisoners.

— Ali Velshi (@AliVelshi) November 22, 2023

🚨 BREAKING The Israeli Cabinet has officially approved a deal which President Biden helped facilitate in which Hamas will free dozens of Israeli hostages in exchange for a four-day pause in fighting in Gaza and the release of dozens of Palestinians held in Israeli prisons.

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— Chris D. Jackson (@ChrisDJackson) November 22, 2023