A group of hostages has been released by Hamas following the start of a four-day cease-fire Friday morning.

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As Israel and Hamas wage war on the streets of Gaza with guns and tanks, at the same time, another clash is taking place -- one using tweets and shares.

A temporary cease-fire between Hamas and Israel begins after more than six weeks of war, setting the stage for dozens of hostages to be released over the next few days.

President Biden has been in close contact with the leaders of Qatar and Israel in hopes of reaching negotiation agreements.

The militant Hezbollah group fired more than 50 rockets at military posts.

According to the newly brokered hostage deal, 150 Palestinian prisoners would be released by Israel in exchange for at least 50 hostages released by Hamas.

Senior administration officials tell ABC News’ Selina Wang that President Joe Biden has been very hands-on in negotiations to help secure the deal between Israel and Hamas.

Oscar-winning actor Susan Sarandon and “Scream” star Melissa Barrera were each dropped by Hollywood companies after making comments on the Israel-Hamas war that some deemed antisemitic

ABC News contributor Mick Mulroy discusses the hostage negotiations between Hamas and Israel and plans for a cease-fire.

ABC News contributor Mick Mulroy joins "The Big Story" to discuss the negotiations between Hamas and Israel, as well as the proposed truce that could pause the fighting.

A senior Israeli official now says the planned cease-fire and release of hostages held by Hamas won't happen before Friday.

More than 5,350 children have been killed in Gaza as a result of the war between Hamas and Israel, according to UNICEF.

Pope Francis has met separately with relatives of Israeli hostages in Gaza and Palestinians living through the war and set off a firestorm by using words that Vatican diplomats usually avoid: “Terrorism” and according to the Palestinians “genocide.”

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Several House Democrats are putting the pressure on the Biden administration to protect the vulnerable children in Gaza as war rages on in the enclave.

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The deal would allow for the release of at least 50 hostages over the course of a four-day pause in hostilities. In exchange, 150 Palestinian prisoners will also be released by Israel.

ABC News contributor and former senior CIA field operative Darrell Blocker provides analysis on conflicts in the Middle East, including the hostage deal reached by Israel and Hamas.

The White House says any release could take "hours if not days."

Three Americans are now expected to be part of an initial release of dozens of hostages after Israel and Hamas agreed to a temporary pause in fighting.

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a temporary cease-fire in the war-torn Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages. Here's what we know about the deal.

The U.S. national security adviser discusses Biden's role in the hostage deal between Israel and Hamas and the U.S. retaliatory airstrikes against Iran-backed militants.

President Joe Biden said he thinks negotiators are close to reaching a deal to release some of the hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

ABC News’ Matt Gutman reports on the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war.

U.S. officials believe a deal is imminent to release 50 women and children who have been held hostage by Hamas.

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels seized a cargo ship in the Red Sea and took its crew hostage, officials said.

The world waits for news of a hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas, also the CEO of world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange pleads guilty to money laundering violations.

ABC News' Linsey Davis spoke with professor of Holocaust and genocide studies, Omer Bartov, to unpack the language being used by many regarding Israel-Hamas war.

ABC News' Ian Pannell is in Israel, where survivors of Kibbutz Nir Oz campaign for the release of loved ones from Hamas, just as new video showcasing the atrocities of Oct. 7 is released.

ABC News' Linsey Davis spoke with Ruby Chen, the father of Itay Chen, a 19-year-old Israeli-American IDF soldier currently missing as the family is left searching for answers.

As fighting continues, civilians face malnutrition, dehydration and unsanitary conditions. UNICEF spokesperson Ricardo Pires joins ABC News to discuss.

Researchers analyzing the destruction of northern Gaza compare the widespread damage seen from space to the decimated cities of Mariupol in Ukraine and Aleppo in Syria.

A senior Israeli government official tells ABC News that Israel’s government will begin voting to approve a hostage deal with Hamas today.

More than a dozen Democratic senators asked Biden to do more to work with Israel to protect innocent civilian lives and to get humanitarian aid to the war-torn region.

Dani Gilbert, an assistant professor of political science at Northwestern University, joins ABC News Live anchor Stephanie Ramos to discuss the latest on hostage negotiations in Israel.

ABC News’ Patrick Reevell and White House correspondent Karen Travers give an update on the hostage negotiations as the Israeli government prepares to vote on a deal.

Experts explain what care the dozens of premature infants who were evacuated from Gaza to Egypt will need.

ABC News Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman talks about the latest on the war in Israel and hostage negotiations.

Negotiators are closing in on an agreement with Hamas to release 50 hostages in exchange for a five-day ceasefire and Israel allowing more aid into Gaza, according to U.S. and Israeli officials.

Some families of the hostages taken by Hamas are slamming Israel’s response, claiming their government is more interested in killing Palestinians than saving Jews. ABC News’ Lionel Moise reports.

ABC News' Linsey Davis spoke with a WHO doctor on the worsening conditions in Gaza hospitals.

Dr. Danielle Gilbert, an assistant professor at Northwestern University, joins the Big Story. Gilbert gives insight on the hostage negotiations with Hamas.

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ABC News' Marcus Moore and military analyst Mick Mulroy discuss the ongoing negotiations to release hostages in Gaza after the White House signals progress is being made.

President Joe Biden said Monday he believes a deal is near to free some of the hundreds of hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

As talks of the ongoing hostage negotiations in Gaza continue, ABC News Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman joins “GMA3” with the latest.

ABC News Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman joins ABC News from Tel Aviv to report on the latest effort to evacuate babies and other patients from Gaza hospitals.

As the Israel-Hamas continues with no end in sight, the lives of many have been disrupted and their plans and dreams have been abruptly placed on hold.

Houthi rebels seized a cargo ship linked to Israel in the Red Sea, taking its 25 crew members hostage.