Israel Awaits Hostage Return On First Day Of Truce With Hamas

PETAH TIKVA, ISRAEL - NOVEMBER 24: Spectators wearing Israeli flags stand outside the Schneider medical centre, where it is believed some of the released hostages may be brought, on November 24, 2023 in Petah Tikva, Israel. A four-day ceasefire began between Israel and Hamas began this morning, although Israeli forces remain in Gaza. A total of 50 hostages currently held by Hamas are to be released during a four-day truce with Israel, the first such pause in fighting since Oct. 7, when Hamas launched its surprise attack and Israeli responded with a vast military offensive to destroy the militant group that governs Gaza. Under the deal, 150 Palestinian prisoners are also to be released from Israel, and more humanitarian aid will be admitted at the Gaza-Egypt border crossing. (Photo by Erik Marmor/Getty Images)