"Israel and Hamas Reach Ceasefire and Hostage Release Deal in Gaza War"

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"Israel and Hamas Reach Ceasefire and Hostage Release Deal in Gaza War"
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Israel and Hamas have agreed to a four-day cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, allowing for the release of 50 civilian women and children hostages held by Hamas in exchange for the release of Palestinian women and children detained in Israeli prisons. The deal, brokered with the help of Qatar, is still pending Israeli approval. Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for an international peace conference to resolve the conflict, and the World Health Organization is planning to evacuate three hospitals in Gaza. The Israeli military continues to strike Hamas targets, and Lebanon and Israel have exchanged fire. The situation remains tense, with over 5,000 children reported killed in the Gaza Strip since the start of the conflict.

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