WEX Wakeup: Israel and Hamas agree to temporary ceasefire; Weather may impact Thanksgiving travel

#wexwakeup for Wednesday, November 22☕☀️

The Israeli government has approved a deal that, if fully executed, will secure the release of dozens of hostages who were kidnapped during the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks in exchange for a temporary ceasefire, added humanitarian aid, and the release of Palestinians held in Israel. The ceasefire is expected to last for four to five days, and Israel will release three Palestinians in its custody for roughly 50 hostages, all women and children, Hamas releases. The deal also includes a provision that the Red Cross would be granted access to the hostages, which they have previously not had.

Preparations are in full swing at the Four Seasons Washington D.C., as they prepare for their 24th annual Thanksgiving feast for first responders. The staff at the Four Seasons are making sure these local heroes working the holiday wont go hungry. D.C. first responders are invited to stop by between 11 am to 1 pm on Thanksgiving day to dine in or pick up their feast to go. It features all the favorites -- mashed potatoes, turkey, and stuffing, all created by Executive Chef Bilal Wshah and his team.

Millions of people can expect to have their holiday travel affected by severe storms this Thanksgiving week, and some could even see their flights grounded or delayed due to rain and snowstorms projected to hit both coasts. Several states have issued travel advisories for the more than 55 million people who are expected to travel for the holidays. The worst day for travel due to weather conditions is Tuesday, with heavy wind and rain expected along the East Coast.

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