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Israel and Hamas have agreed to the initial phase of a ceasefire plan in Gaza, pausing hostilities in the devastated territory and bringing the best hope yet of an end to a bloody two-year war that has killed tens of thousands, destabilized much of the Middle East and prompted protests around the world.

What are the details of the agreement? The details and sequencing of a deal remain unclear but the statement of purpose by Israel and Hamas is meaningful. The 20 hostages believed to be still alive in Gaza, and as many as 1,700 Palestinian prisoners, could be freed within 72 hours.

What about the thornier issues? It was not immediately certain whether the parties had made any progress on questions such as how Hamas will be disarmed, as the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has demanded, and eventual governance of Gaza.

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