What has been agreed between Israel and Hamas, why has a deal been reached now, how many hostages will be freed, and what happens next?
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Fifty women and children held hostage by Hamas and other groups in Gaza since 7 October are to be released in exchange for a four-day ceasefire in a deal brokered by Qatar with the support of the US.
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