Gaza ceasefire to begin early on Friday alongside release of 13 hostages, says Qatar

The first group of hostages will be released around 4pm while the ceasefire will begin at 7am

November 23, 2023 14:42

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A temporary ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas will begin at 7am on Friday, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry has said.

The ministry also said 13 women and children hostages held by Hamas terrorists will be released at 4pm on Friday.

Dr Majed Al Ansari, spokesperson for Qatar's foreign ministry, said Qatar had received a list of the civilians to be freed and families would be given priority.

The deal was agreed following talks mediated by the Gulf state alongside the US and Egypt.

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