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What to know about the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

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Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in their devastating two-year war and the release of the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

Under the plan, which is expected to be approved by Israel’s smaller Security Cabinet and then the full Cabinet late Thursday, Hamas will release all 20 living hostages in the coming days in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, while the Israeli military will begin a withdrawal from the majority of Gaza.

With files from The Canadian Press.

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