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Israel and Hamas agree on ceasefire, hostage deal

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Young people in Tel Aviv with sign demanding ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet has approved a deal for a four-day ceasefire on Gaza in exchange for the release of 50 Hamas-held hostages. (Photo by Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Israel's Cabinet has voted in favour of a cease-fire with Hamas that includes the release of some 50 hostages held by the group.

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