"Israel-Hamas Truce: Hostages Freed and Latest Updates"

A four-day cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war has begun in Gaza, brokered by Qatar, allowing for the release of dozens of hostages held by militants and Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. The truce also includes increased shipments of fuel and supplies into Gaza, although it is still not enough to meet the needs of the 2.3 million Palestinians in the region. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that the war will resume after the cease-fire expires, and there have been reports of continued violence and casualties in the region.