the temporary ceasefire agreed between israel and hamas that s due to begin in a few hours time will take effect as planned. there s been violence close to the deadline. hamas claims at least 27 people have been killed by an israeli strike on a un run school in northern gaza. israel hasn t commented. if the ceasefire does go to plan, the four day pause in the fighting in gaza will begin on friday at 7 in the morning, local time. the first group of israeli hostages 13 from a group of 50 will be released a few hours after that. israel has confirmed it has a list of names and has been contacting the families. in return, israel will release 39 palestinian prisoners with a commitment to free 150 if things go well. according to hamas, fourfuel trucks and 200 aid lorries will be allowed to enter gaza on each day of the ceasefire. according to egypt. israel has been clear the truce is not the end of its war against hamas, but clearly there are hopes the pause could be extend