Cease-Fire in Israel-Hamas Conflict

In a significant development, a four-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas has officially begun, accompanied by the release of 50 hostages held by Hamas and 150 Palestinians from Israeli prisons. The truce, facilitated by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt, aims to de-escalate the tension following the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas. The first batch of hostages is set for release at 4 p.m. local time. Israel has agreed to extend the cease-fire for an additional day for every 10 hostages released by Hamas. Stay tuned to Visual News for critical updates on this evolving situation.