BBCNEWS BBC July 2, 2024
some of the israeli hostages who were seized by hamas during the group's deadly raids into israel in october, are due to be released. paving the way, for the first time in seven weeks, a temporary ceasefire between israel and hamas has begun. hamas — which is designated a terrorist group by the uk — has pledged to release 50 israeli hostages. in return israel will release 150 palestinian prisoners. let's look at the timings for the day. the ceasfire got underway at 5am this morning uk time. 13 of the 50 israeli hostages are due to be released at 2pm, at the rafah crossing. and wi...
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