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Hamas agrees to release five hostages for Eid al-Fitr truce -- report

Hamas has agreed to release five hostages in exchange for a ceasefire starting over the Eid al-Fitr holiday at the end of Ramadan, according to Egyptian officials. The potential deal involves the release of US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander and the entry of aid into Gaza. The ball is now in the Israeli government and Americans' court.

Original article source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/hamas-agrees-to-release-five-hostages-for-eid-al-fitr-truce-report/
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