STORY: Israel, Hamas reach deal on releasing hostages, ceasefire
SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 20——22, 2023
DATELINE: Nov. 22, 2023
LENGTH: 00:01:03
LOCATION: Jerusalem/GAZA
CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY

SHOTLIST:
1. SOUNDBITE (English): ZHANG TIANLANG, Xinhua correspondent in Jerusalem
2. various of attacks in the Gaza Strip released by Israeli Defense Forces


STORYLINE:

A four-day ceasefire and hostage release agreement was reached on Wednesday between Hamas and Israel after 46 days of bloody conflict in the besieged coastal enclave.

SOUNDBITE (English): ZHANG TIANLANG, Xinhua correspondent in Jerusalem
"After a long meeting and voting, the Israeli government finally announced a temporary ceasefire agreement with Hamas on early Wednesday morning at around 3 a.m. (local time). According to the agreement, Israel and Hamas will cease fire in the Gaza Strip for four days, Hamas will release (at least) 50 Israeli women and children hostages. In addition, Israeli media reported that Israel will release about 150 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli prisons. Although the Israeli government's far-right parties clearly opposed the agreement, it still ultimately passed the cabinet's collective vote. In addition, in a speech before the cabinet meeting, Netanyahu made it clear that the temporary ceasefire does not mean the end of the conflict. He said Israel will resume fighting after the ceasefire ends until its set objectives are achieved."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Jerusalem/GAZA.
(XHTV)