The release of hostages under a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas militants will not happen before Friday, Israel's national security adviser said on Wednesday night. Israel and Hamas agreed early on Wednesday to a ceasefire in Gaza for at least four days, to let in aid and free at least 50 hostages held by militants in the Palestinian enclave in exchange for at least 150 Palestinians jailed in Israel.

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It's likely that the temporary cease-fire and the release of Palestinian prisoners detained in Israeli jails as well as hostages held in Gaza won't start until at least Friday.

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The temporary truce between the militant group and Israel has now been delayed. Earlier, Israel's cabinet had approved a ceasefire deal with the Hamas group on Tuesday night, which the world leaders welcomed.

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Israeli military unearthed a 55-metre fortified tunnel dug by Hamas under the Al-Shifa hospital. The video revealing Hamas' tunnel was released by Israel. While acknowledging that Hamas has a network of hundreds of kilometres of secret tunnels.

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In an unprecedented vote early Wednesday morning, Israel’s cabinet approved an agreement to secure the release of roughly 50 hostages who were abducted into Gaza during the October 7 terror onslaught.

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Watch the inside story of how Israel and Hamas agreed on a Qatar-mediated deal for a four-day truce in Gaza and the release of 50 captives held in the enclave. The first truce in a brutal nearly seven-week-old war is hailed around the world as a sign of progress that could ease the suffering of Gaza's civilians and bring more Israeli hostages home. Watch the story to know if this could mean the end of the current war.

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Watch the inside story of how Israel and Hamas agreed on a Qatar-mediated deal for a four-day truce in Gaza and the release of 50 captives held in the enclave. The first truce in a brutal nearly seven-week-old war is hailed around the world as a sign of progress that could ease the suffering of Gaza's civilians and bring more Israeli hostages home. Watch the story to know if this could mean the end of the current war. To know more watch this interview with Alex Traiman, CEO & Jerusalem Bureau Chief, Jewish News Syndicate.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged leaders of the world's 20 big economies to do whatever necessary to ensure that the Israel Hamas War does not expand into a wider conflict. He is speaking at the opening of a virtual Summit of G20 Nations, as India's year-long presidency of the grouping ends this month before Brazil takes over next month.

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Israel-Hamas war: Truce deal will come in force on Thursday says Hamas

The temporary truce between the militant group and Israel will begin Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. local time. Israel's cabinet approved a ceasefire deal with the Hamas group on Tuesday night. Now several world leaders have welcomed the deal.

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In a major move to de-escalate the ongoing situation in the West Bank, the Israeli government, early on Wednesday (Nov 22), approved an agreement to free roughly 50 hostages who were abducted into the Gaza Strip during the Palestinian militant group Hamas' onslaught on Oct 7, in exchange for the release of imprisoned Palestinian women and minors.

Tel Aviv has also agreed to a multi-day ceasefire and has also vowed to allow more fuel and humanitarian aid into the besieged Palestinian enclave.

"The government approved the broad outlines of the first stage of an agreement under which at least 50 kidnapped people -- women and children -- will be released over four days during which there will be a lull in the fighting," the statement said.

Earlier on Tuesday (Nov 21), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had asked his government to back the deal in order to secure the release of all hostages.

He said that though this was a difficult decision to take, but also the right thing to do.

"Tonight, we face a difficult decision, but it is the right decision, all the security factors fully support it, they clarified in their full professional assessment that our security of our forces will be guaranteed during the days of ceasefire and that the intelligence effort will be maintained," Netanyahu said.

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He further said that United States President Joe Biden had helped him to improve the framework, "to include more hostages at a lower price".

"The entire security establishment fully supports it."

<h2>Israeli army vows to continue war</h2>

Following the truce, the Israeli military vowed to continue its war against Hamas and pledged to eliminate the militant group.

"The Israeli government, the Israeli army and the security forces will continue the war to bring back all those kidnapped, eliminate Hamas and ensure that there is no longer any threat to the State of Israel from Gaza," the official statement said, as per news agency AFP.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a major move to de-escalate the ongoing situation in the West Bank, the Israeli government, early on Wednesday (Nov 22), approved an agreement to free roughly 50 hostages who were abducted into the Gaza Strip during the Palestinian militant group Hamas' onslaught on Oct 7, in exchange for the release of imprisoned Palestinian women and minors.

In a major move to de-escalate the ongoing situation in the West Bank, the Israeli government, early on Wednesday (Nov 22), approved an agreement to free roughly 50 hostages who were abducted into the Gaza Strip during the Palestinian militant group Hamas' onslaught on Oct 7, in exchange for the release of imprisoned Palestinian women and minors. Tel Aviv has also agreed to a multi-day ceasefire and has also vowed to allow more fuel and humanitarian aid into the besieged Palestinian enclave. "The government approved the broad outlines of the first stage of an agreement under which at least 50 kidnapped people -- women and children -- will be released over four days during which there will be a lull in the fighting," the statement said. Earlier on Tuesday (Nov 21), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had asked his government to back the deal in order to secure the release of all hostages. He said that though this was a difficult decision to take, but also the right thing to do. "Tonight, we face a difficult decision, but it is the right decision, all the security factors fully support it, they clarified in their full professional assessment that our security of our forces will be guaranteed during the days of ceasefire and that the intelligence effort will be maintained," Netanyahu said. Also read: US mulls designating Yemen's Houthis terrorist organization after ship seizure He further said that United States President Joe Biden had helped him to improve the framework, "to include more hostages at a lower price". "The entire security establishment fully supports it." Israeli army vows to continue war Following the truce, the Israeli military vowed to continue its war against Hamas and pledged to eliminate the militant group. "The Israeli government, the Israeli army and the security forces will continue the war to bring back all those kidnapped, eliminate Hamas and ensure that there is no longer any threat to the State of Israel from Gaza," the official statement said, as per news agency AFP. (With inputs from agencies)

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US President Joe Biden gave the impression that a deal to release Palestinian prisoners detained by Israel in exchange for hostages held by Hamas and a provisional cease-fire was "now very close."

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US President Joe Biden claimed Vladimir Putin has already lost the fight with the neighbouring country and expressed the hope that Ukraine's counteroffensive would drive Russia to the bargaining table. "The war is already lost for Putin. Putin has a serious issue, Biden said during a press conference with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto, according to AFP. He has no chance of triumphing in the conflict in Ukraine, said Biden.

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Islamic Jihad, the Palestinian terrorist group, announced on Wednesday (November 22) announced that Hanna Katzir (76) an Israeli hostage has passed away. The announcement came just after Israel and Hamas reached a deal on hostage release. The group claimed that it "did everything" to take care of her.

“We previously expressed our willingness to release her for humanitarian reasons, but the enemy was stalling and this led to her death,” said Al Quds Brigades on its Telegram channel.

“In light of this announcement, we renew our affirmation of renouncing our responsibility towards our enemy prisoners in light of the barbaric and frenzied bombing of every inch of the Gaza Strip,” said the armed wing of the terrorist group.

Islamic Jihad had said earlier month that it would release Katzir and a 12-year-old boy on humanitarian and medical grounds. The group had circulated a video and a message saying this.

<h2>The hostage exchange and truce</h2>

As per the deal, Hamas is going to release 50 hostages in its custody in exchange for 150 Palestinian prisoners in Israeli custody. If Hamas releases another 50 hostages, Israel will release 150 more prisoners. Israel has already released list of 300 prisoners who will be gradually released under the deal.

A Hamas official has been quoted by Al Jazeera as saying that the truce between the warring sides will begin at 10 am on Thursday (Nov 23).

Hamas fighters crossed Gaza Strip border and launched attack in southern Israel on October 7 and, as per Israeli tally, killed 1200 people and took more than 200 hostages. Israel then launched an overwhelming military attack with thousands of air raids on the Palestinian enclave. Israeli tanks and troops&nbsp;also launched ground attack.

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Intense diplomacy was going on in past weeks to secure a prisoner exchange deal and ceasefire. According to Hamas-run health ministry in the Gaza Strip, Israeli attacks have claimed around 14,000 lives.

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Qatar, in spite of its support to larger Palestinian cause mediated between the warring sides along with Egypt and the US to broker the hostage release deal.

This was reflected in the post US President Joe Biden made on social media platform X.

"I thank Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani of Qatar and President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt for their critical partnership in reaching this deal. And I appreciate Prime Minister Netanyahu's commitment in supporting an extended pause to ensure this deal can be fully carried out," he posted.

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The deal has elicited positive reactions from across the world. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the deal but also said that much more needed to be done.

"[UN Chief] welcomes the agreement reached by Israel and Hamas, with the mediation of Qatar supported by Egypt and the United States. This is an important step in the right direction, but much more needs to be done," said a spokesman for Guterres.

Islamic Jihad, the Palestinian terrorist group, announced on Wednesday (November 22) announced that Hanna Katzir (76) an Israeli hostage has passed away. The announcement came just after Israel and Hamas reached a deal on hostage release.

Islamic Jihad, the Palestinian terrorist group, announced on Wednesday (November 22) announced that Hanna Katzir (76) an Israeli hostage has passed away. The announcement came just after Israel and Hamas reached a deal on hostage release. The group claimed that it "did everything" to take care of her. “We previously expressed our willingness to release her for humanitarian reasons, but the enemy was stalling and this led to her death,” said Al Quds Brigades on its Telegram channel. “In light of this announcement, we renew our affirmation of renouncing our responsibility towards our enemy prisoners in light of the barbaric and frenzied bombing of every inch of the Gaza Strip,” said the armed wing of the terrorist group. Islamic Jihad had said earlier month that it would release Katzir and a 12-year-old boy on humanitarian and medical grounds. The group had circulated a video and a message saying this. The hostage exchange and truce As per the deal, Hamas is going to release 50 hostages in its custody in exchange for 150 Palestinian prisoners in Israeli custody. If Hamas releases another 50 hostages, Israel will release 150 more prisoners. Israel has already released list of 300 prisoners who will be gradually released under the deal. A Hamas official has been quoted by Al Jazeera as saying that the truce between the warring sides will begin at 10 am on Thursday (Nov 23). Hamas fighters crossed Gaza Strip border and launched attack in southern Israel on October 7 and, as per Israeli tally, killed 1200 people and took more than 200 hostages. Israel then launched an overwhelming military attack with thousands of air raids on the Palestinian enclave. Israeli tanks and troops also launched ground attack. Also Read | Reporters, Hamas terrorist killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon Intense diplomacy was going on in past weeks to secure a prisoner exchange deal and ceasefire. According to Hamas-run health ministry in the Gaza Strip, Israeli attacks have claimed around 14,000 lives. Also Read | Israel releases 300 detained Palestinian prisoners list, 150 to let go in first phase Qatar, in spite of its support to larger Palestinian cause mediated between the warring sides along with Egypt and the US to broker the hostage release deal. This was reflected in the post US President Joe Biden made on social media platform X. "I thank Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani of Qatar and President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt for their critical partnership in reaching this deal. And I appreciate Prime Minister Netanyahu's commitment in supporting an extended pause to ensure this deal can be fully carried out," he posted. I thank Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani of Qatar and President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt for their critical partnership in reaching this deal. And I appreciate Prime Minister Netanyahu's commitment in supporting an extended pause to ensure this deal can be fully carried out. — President Biden (@POTUS) November 22, 2023 × The deal has elicited positive reactions from across the world. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the deal but also said that much more needed to be done. "[UN Chief] welcomes the agreement reached by Israel and Hamas, with the mediation of Qatar supported by Egypt and the United States. This is an important step in the right direction, but much more needs to be done," said a spokesman for Guterres.

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