4-Day Truce Begins in Israel-Hamas War

Palestinians inspect the rubble of a building destroyed in the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip in Nusseirat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, Nov. 23, 2023. Mourners gather in grief during the funeral of Shani Gabay in the northern Israeli town of Yokneam, Nov. 23, 2023. Displaced Palestinian children sheltering at a UN school, attend a performance in Rafah refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip, Nov. 23, 2023.

A four-day truce in the Israel-Hamas war took effect early Friday, setting the stage for the exchange of dozens of hostages held by militants in Gaza in return for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.