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The government vote was delayed by wrangling between Israel and Hamas and by negotiations between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right political allies.
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Under the deal, approved by Israel's government, 33 Israeli hostages will be exchanged for more than 730 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
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The Israeli government must still formally approve the deal, which calls for Israel's withdrawal from some areas of Gaza and the return of hostages taken by Hamas.
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