Israel and Hamas Agree to Four-Day Ceasefire and Hostage Exchange
Mixed Reactions as Families Await News of Loved Ones Amid Ongoing Conflict
- Israel and Hamas have agreed to a four-day ceasefire starting Friday, during which 50 hostages held by Hamas will be released in exchange for 150 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
- Among the hostages is 3-year-old Israeli-American Abigail Edan, whose parents were murdered by Hamas. Her family hopes she will be released by her 4th birthday on Friday.
- The ceasefire and exchange deal has been met with mixed reactions, with some Israeli hard-right members opposing any cessation in fighting.
- Israeli forces have detained the director of Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, accusing the hospital of serving as a Hamas command and control center.
- Health professionals warn that the freed hostages will face numerous challenges and shocks upon their return, requiring careful handling and support.
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