Middle East

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire and Hostage Release to Begin Friday

‘EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER’

The reprieve due to begin on Thanksgiving was put back by 24 hours as details on the four-day pause in hostilities were finalized.

A person looks on as the families and supporters of hostages held in Gaza by Hamas gather to raise awareness and demand their immediate release in Tel Aviv, Israel November 22, 2023.
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