Iran Press/ West Asia: On the 49th day of war a four-day truce between Israel and Hamas began with captives held in Gaza to be released in exchange for Palestinian women and children detained in Israeli prisons.
The first group of Israeli captives – 13 women and children – will be released at about 4 pm local time (14:00 GMT).
Thirty-nine Palestinian prisoners are also going to be released from Israel as part of the swap on the first day.
Much-needed humanitarian aid is also expected to cross from Egypt into Gaza in the hours that follow.
Hamas says 200 aid trucks and more trucks of fuel will enter Gaza daily.
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