"Humanitarian Aid Enters Gaza as Cease-fire Brings Hope for Hostage Release"

A four-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas has gone into effect, with the first group of 13 Israeli hostages, including women and children, expected to be released by Hamas. The cease-fire will also see the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza and the release of 150 Palestinian prisoners. However, Hamas has refused to allow the Red Cross to visit the remaining hostages. The IDF is preparing to receive the released hostages at the Egyptian border, where they will undergo medical examinations and have a first telephone conversation with their families.