Hamas has agreed to release 50 women and children it took as hostages on October 7 in exchange for a 4-day surcease in hostilities and the release of 150 women in jail in Israel. The Israeli cabinet of ministers approved the deal early today. The Israeli Government also said it was open to a halt in fighting for the release of 10 hostages per day. The deal came into effect at 7:00 A.M. on Friday. A Qatari mediator said the hostage release will begin at 4:00 P.M. Friday.