Israel and Hamas Agree To A Ceasefire For A Hostage Deal

The first truce in the weekslong war between Israel and Gaza-based militant group Hamas has officially started, and a group of hostages are scheduled to begin being released in several hours.

Israel and Hamas Set Hostage-Release and Ceasefire Deal in Motion

# Israel and Hamas Agree To A Ceasefire For A Hostage Deal
November 21, 2023

For the first time since [October 7th](https://www.forgedbytime.com/post/hamas-attack-israel-1272?perspective=Gaza+War), Israel and Hamas agree to a truce in order to release hostages/prisoners. The truce will be 4 days, Hamas will release at least 50 women and children hostages, Israel will release at least 150 Palestinian women and children prisoners. The [truce would be extended](https://www.forgedbytime.com/post/israel-and-hamas-agree-to-extend-truce-by-one-more-day-1284), and the [war would resume on December 1st](https://www.forgedbytime.com/post/israel-hamas-war-continues-1287).

Israel and Hamas Agree To A Ceasefire For A Hostage Deal

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