Israel-Hamas War: 4-day truce takes effect from Friday

The 96-hour ceasefire, the first in the conflict that began on October 7, began at 7 am local time (10:30 am IST) on Friday.

Published on: Nov 24, 2023 11:24 AM IST

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A four-day truce in the Israel-Hamas war, brokered by Qatar, took effect early Friday, marking the first break in a conflict that began on October 7.   (REUTERS)

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During this period, there will be an exchange of dozens of hostages held by militants in Gaza in return for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.  (REUTERS)

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Gaza’s ruling Hamas group pledged to free at least 50 of the about 240 hostages it and other militants took on October 7. Hamas said Israel would free 150 Palestinian prisoners. (REUTERS)

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A first group of 13 women and children held by Hamas will be freed Friday afternoon, according to Majed al-Ansari, the spokesman of the Qatari foreign ministry.   (REUTERS)

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Both sides will release women and children first. Israel said the truce would be extended an extra day for every additional 10 hostages freed.  (AP)

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A displaced Palestinian man, who fled his house due to Israeli strikes, carries his belongings as he makes his way back to his home, during a temporary truce between Hamas and Israel in the southern Gaza Strip. (REUTERS)