4-day truce begins in Israel-Hamas war
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The halt in fighting promised some relief for Gaza`s 2.3 million people as well as families in Israel fearful for the fate of loved ones
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The cease-fire kicked off at 7 am local time (0500 GMT) and is to last at least four days
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During this period, Gaza`s ruling Hamas group pledged to free at least 50 of the about 240 hostages it and other militants took on October 7
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Hamas said Israel would free 150 Palestinian prisoners
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Both sides will release women and children first. Israel said the truce would be extended an extra day for every additional 10 hostages freed
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