Israel's IDF continues to pummel Gaza trip

Israel and Hamas have agreed a deal to release 50 hostages being held in Gaza during a four-day pause in fighting

The start of the pause will be announced in the next 24 hours – if successful it will be the first break in fighting since 7 October

On Wednesday morning, Israel confirmed its ground and air operations in Gaza are continuing, before the pause starts

Hamas says 150 Palestinian women and teenagers will be released from Israeli jails under the deal

The group adds that hundreds of lorries of humanitarian aid, medical supplies, and fuel will be allowed into Gaza

Israel’s government insists that this isn’t the end of the war, reiterating its commitment to “complete the elimination of Hamas”

Israel began attacking Gaza after Hamas fighters crossed the border on 7 October, killing 1,200 people and taking about 240 others hostage

Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry says more than 14,000 people – including more than 5,000 children – have been killed in Israel’s campaign