Hamas freed two dozen hostages, Israel released 39 imprisoned Palestinians, and more than 130 aid trucks reached Gaza over the first day of a tense, temporary truce after seven weeks of war.
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A Biden Thanksgiving: Sweeping Views of Nantucket Harbor, Calls About Israel
President Biden and Jill Biden arrived late Tuesday on Nantucket island, where they will spend Thanksgiving in a billionaire friend’s $34 million home.
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How the Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal Came Together
The agreement between Israel and Hamas required painful negotiations, but if carried out successfully, it could lead to the release of more hostages and extend the temporary cease-fire.
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U.S. Seeks to Use Pause in Fighting to Get More Aid to Gaza
Biden administration officials are also pushing Israel for steps like setting up safe areas for Palestinian civilians and restoring services in Gaza.
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For Israeli Officials, a Long, Hard Path to a Truce With Hamas
For weeks, senior Israeli leaders were divided about whether a temporary cease-fire might help Hamas regroup and endanger the remaining hostages.