Tentative Hostage Deal Pending Israeli Approval

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Tentative Gaza Hostage Deal , Pending Israeli Approval.
NBC reports that a tentative
deal has been agreed upon to
release hostages held in Gaza. .
According to sources with knowledge of the talks,
the potential deal includes an exchange of 50 women
and children for 150 Isreali-held Palestinian prisoners.
The tentative agreement, which could still
fall apart, is subject to change and will require
the approval of the Israeli government.
Following reports that a cease-fire agreement
with Hamas was close, Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu convened special Cabinet meetings. .
Following reports that a cease-fire agreement
with Hamas was close, Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu convened special Cabinet meetings. .
Meanwhile, heavy fighting was reported in
the area surrounding the Indonesian Hospital
in northern Gaza amid Israel's ground assault. .
Meanwhile, heavy fighting was reported in
the area surrounding the Indonesian Hospital
in northern Gaza amid Israel's ground assault. .
According to the Committee to Protect
Journalists, at least 50 journalists have
been killed since the war began. .
According to the Committee to Protect
Journalists, at least 50 journalists have
been killed since the war began. .
The organization said that the first four weeks of
the conflict in Gaza were the deadliest for journalists
since fatalities began being tracked in 1992. .
Health officials have said that
the death toll has exceeded 13,000
following weeks of ongoing combat. .
Over 1.6 million people have been
displaced since the conflict began. .
The United Nations' World Food Program warned in
a post on X that nearly all of the over 2 million
residents of Gaza have been left in urgent need of food aid.