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Israel’s deal with Hamas to free hostages remains fragile, carries many strategic risks
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Hamas is estimated to have kidnapped around 240 Israeli residents.
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LONDON – The Israeli government has accepted a temporary ceasefire agreement with Hamas in Gaza as part of a deal that involves the exchange of hostages held by the armed Islamist movement in return for Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons.
After a long overnight meeting, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced an agreement on the exchange of 50 Israeli women and children kidnapped by Hamas during a raid on Israel on Oct 7,
