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Smoke billows over the northern Gaza Strip after Israeli air strikes. The strikes come ahead of the start of a four-day truce between Israel and Hamas. The Palestinian militant group is set to free at least 50 of the hostages they took in their deadly October 7 attack. In turn, Israel would release at least 150 Palestinian prisoners and allow more humanitarian aid into the coastal territory after more than six weeks of bombardment, heavy fighting and crippling siege. IMAGES
A series of Israeli air strikes are seen over the Gaza Strip, from Gaza City. IMAGES
Smoke billows over the northern Gaza Strip skyline after multiple Israeli air strikes. IMAGES
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