The temporary four-day truce between the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas and Israel commenced at 7 am local time on Friday, November 24, 2023.
The truce came into effect due to the intervention of Qatar and the US after nearly 48 days.
Fifty hostages in Hamas captivity are expected to be released during the ceasefire.
The truce
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IMAGE: An Israeli soldier gestures from a military vehicle while driving by Israel's border after leaving Gaza during the temporary truce. Photograph: Amir Cohen/Reuters
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IMAGE: Happy Israeli soldiers on their way home. Photograph: Amir Cohen/Reuters
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IMAGE: A convoy of Israeli military tanks and armoured personnel carriers drive by Israel's border after leaving Gaza. Photograph: Amir Cohen/Reuters
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IMAGE: An Israeli soldier prays near Israel's border after leaving Gaza. Photograph: Amir Cohen/Reuters
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IMAGE: An Israeli military vehicle leaves Gaza. Photograph: Amir Cohen/Reuters
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