ConflictsMiddle EastIsraeli government approves hostage-release deal with Hamas02:12This browser does not support the video element.ConflictsMiddle EastBeenish Javed11/22/2023November 22, 2023Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in fighting of at least four days to allow for the release of 50 Israeli hostages taken by Hamas, and of 150 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons. The deal has been welcomed by hostages' families.Copy linkAdvertisement