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The police had sought the death penalty in a horrific but familiar crime. Its handling by the local authorities had outraged the nation.

The start of a truce prompted celebrations in Gaza, where Hamas militants were openly back on the streets after 15 months of war. Three women were the first hostages returned to Israel, which plans to release dozens of Palestinian prisoners later

The long-awaited first stage of a truce between Israel and Hamas prompted celebrations in Gaza and hope for an end to the 15-month war. Three Israeli hostages were expected to be released later on Sunday.

The truce will begin at 8:30 a.m., according to the Foreign Ministry of Qatar, a mediator in the talks. U.S. and other diplomats see the deal as the best chance to end the 15-month war that has devastated Gaza.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the deal, which was approved by the security cabinet earlier Friday and is expected to get sign off from the full cabinet, could go into effect as early as Sunday.

Hot, warm and cold baths in a recently uncovered villa offer a new glimpse of life in the city before it was smothered by tons of volcanic fragments.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged the security cabinet to approve the agreement after a day of delays. His office said the deal could go into effect as early as Sunday.

The prime minister of Qatar, a key mediator, said the agreement would come into effect on Sunday, and President Biden said it would last for 42 days. The Israeli cabinet still has to ratify the deal and some details remained unresolved.

The selection of Mr. Salam was seen as a blow to Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group and political party that has acted as the real power in Lebanon for decades.

The visit by Prime Minister Najib Mikati was the first official trip by the Lebanese leader to meet with the new government of Syria.