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The US-brokered Israel-Hamas deal will see 50 hostages released by the militants after five weeks of negotiations. | Amir Levy/Getty Images
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<p class="story-meta__authors">By <span class="vcard"><a href="https://www.politico.com/staff/alexander-ward" target="_top">Alexander Ward</a></span></p><p class="story-meta__timestamp">
<time datetime="2023-11-21 21:30:23">11/21/2023 09:30 PM EST</time>
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<p class="story-text__paragraph ">Israel and Hamas have formally agreed to a hostage deal, both the Israeli government and Hamas announced Tuesday night, leading Hamas to release about 50 women and children — including three Americans — for 150 Palestinian people let go from Israeli prisons. There will also be a 4- to 5-day fighting pause.</p>
<p class="story-text__paragraph ">All elements of the deal go into effect 24 hours after the announcement, a senior U.S. administration official said.</p>
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The deal sees Hamas release 50 hostages, including three Americans, and agree to a four- to five-day pause in fighting with Israel.{ai:summary}<p>Israel and Hamas have reached a hostage deal, with 50 hostages being released in exchange for 150 Palestinian prisoners. There will be a temporary halt in fighting for 4-5 days. #foreignaffairs</p>

Israel and Hamas both announce hostage deal

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