Following last minute strikes over Gaza and a three-hour long delay, an Israel-Hamas ceasefire has begun. 

Israel is expecting to receive 33 hostages from Hamas over the coming weeks.

The first three hostages have been returned to Israel, after spending around 15 months in captivity.

Hamas says for every hostage released, 30 Palestinian prisoners will be released from Israeli jails.

UK and Europe Correspondent Gail Downey joins the show to discuss the details. 

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Following last minute strikes over Gaza and a three-hour long delay, an Israel-Hamas ceasefire has begun.&nbsp;
Israel is expecting to receive 33 hostages from Hamas over the coming weeks.
The first three hostages have been returned to Israel, after spending around 15 months in captivity.
Hamas says for every hostage released, 30 Palestinian prisoners will be released from Israeli jails.
UK and Europe Correspondent Gail Downey joins the show to discuss the details.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE.&nbsp;

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Gail Downey: UK and Europe Correspondent on the release of hostages and the reality of a ceasefire

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