13,000 Palestinian people, including 4,000 children have been killed in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
A four-day pause in Israel's bombing of Gaza is now underway.
Part of the truce agreed with Hamas will see 50 hostages released, with the first 13 women and children freed this afternoon.
Israel will free 150 Palestinian prisoners, in return.
A vigil for people who have lost their lives in Gaza is taking place in the midlands this weekend.
Over 13,000 Palestinian people have been killed in the Israel-Hamas conflict - that figure includes 4,000 children.
'Tullamore for Gaza' is organising the event, which is due to take place in O'Connor Square in the town on Saturday at 4pm.
People are being encouraged to bring flags, banners and candles.
Spokesperson of Tullamore for Gaza, Fiona Dunkin says the vigil is an opportunity to express solidarity with the people of Palestine:
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