Government hails 'crucial step' as temporary ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas agreed
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe Foreign Secretary today hailed a 'crucial step' after a temporary ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas was agreed. Israel's cabinet has approved a ceasefire deal with the Hamas militant group that would bring a temporary halt to a devastating war that has stretched on for over six weeks.
Hamas will release dozens of hostages being held in the Gaza Strip in exchange for Palestinians in Israeli prisons. Under the deal, Hamas is to free 50 of the roughly 240 hostages it is holding in the Gaza Strip over a four-day period, the Israeli government said on Wednesday.
It said it would extend the lull by an additional day for every 10 hostages released. READ MORE: Man, 24, dies after horror crash between motorcyclist and HGV READ MORE: He went to the pub to watch football with his mates...
but tragically never returned home In a statement, Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron said: "This agreement is a crucial step towards providing relief to the families of the hostages and addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. "I urge all parties to ensure the agreement is delivered in full.
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