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Domestic pressure in Israel is said to be the driving factor behind the hostage deal.听
Israel's cabinet has agreed to a four day pause in fighting in exchange for the release of 50 women and child hostages taken by Hamas on October 7th.听
It's believed there are around 200 Israeli hostages. 听
The agreement also includes Israel releasing 150 Palestinian prisoners. 听
International geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Miller told Kate Hawkesby that hostage families have mounted a high profile "bring them home" campaign.听
He says Israeli public opinion has turned, with 54% in favour of some sort of prisoner swap deal.听
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