Israel and Hamas Truce Begins Amidst Hostage Release and Palestinian Prisoner Exchange

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a tentative four-day ceasefire, with both sides releasing civilian hostages and Palestinian prisoners. The deal comes after a period of intense fighting, with Israeli jets hitting over 300 targets in Gaza and the IDF eliminating the commander of Hamas' Khan Yunis naval force in an air strike. The Hamas-run government reports nearly 15,000 deaths in Gaza since the Israeli military campaign began.