Israeli cabinet approves deal with Hamas that will see 50 Israeli women and children released over four days, in exchange for 150 jailed Palestinians and a lull in fighting. Follow our live updates
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Israel and Hamas have agreed a deal for the release of 50 women and children hostages held in Gaza in return for a four-day partial ceasefire, the Israeli government announced early on Wednesday.