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13 Israelis released amid cease-fire

So far, at least 24 people have been freed, with more expected to come during the four-day truce

Salon

BBC has not upheld complaints about coverage of the Israel-Hamas war

Concerns about a report on October 17 in relation to the blast at the al Ahli Hospital as well as other new bulletins were raised.

The Independent UK

Bathing in the ocean and burying the dead: How Palestinians are spending the first day of ceasefire in Gaza

Sara, 21, says she knows the ceasefire won’t bring back the loved ones that have been killed – but she hopes that this truce can be extended

The Independent UK

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Hamas releases first group of hostages under Gaza ceasefire deal

Hamas on Friday released 24 hostages who had been held captive in Gaza for weeks, including 13 Israelis, 10 people from Thailand and a Filipino citizen, according to Qatar and the Red Cross, the first stage of a swap for Palestinian prisoners in Israel agreed as part of a temporary…

Radio France Internationale

Israel summons Spanish, Belgian ambassadors following criticism during visit to Rafah

The Israeli government says it will summon the Belgian and Spanish ambassadors following remarks by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and his Belgian counterpart Alexander de Croo on the war between Israel and Hamas

The Independent UK

What have taxpayers lost to pay for an empty Tomaree Lodge?

Why waste $1.8 million on maintenance and security?

Newcastle Herald

Hamas releases 24 captives from Gaza as Israel truce comes into effect

Israel releases 39 Palestinian prisoners in exchange as part of deal that includes a four-day truce in Gaza.

Al Jazeera

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Hamas frees 24 hostages in exchange for 39 Palestinian prisoners as part of cease-fire swap

The freed hostages included 13 Israelis, 10 people from Thailand and one from the Philippines, according to Qatar.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Psychological Effect Of Being Held Hostage

How will the first group of hostages released by Hamas on Friday recover from the psychological trauma of being held captive since the Palestinian militant group's attack on Israel on October 7?

International Business Times

Orphans, Mums And Kids: Israel Braces For Delicate Task Of Receiving Hostages

An army of Israeli medics, child protection experts and trauma specialists were bracing Friday to receive 13 women and children released from Gaza after weeks of Hamas captivity.

International Business Times

Israel and Hamas have strong reasons not to extend Gaza ceasefire

Hamas risks losing leverage if all hostages are freed, and Benjamin Netanyahu promised a full victory

The Guardian - UK

Hostages Released by Hamas Are In Red Cross Custody In Egypt

13 Israelis who had been held in the Gaza strip were freed as part of a cease fire

Latin Times

Hamas releases 24 captives amid Israel truce: Here’s what’s to know

The 24 freed include 13 Israelis, 10 Thai nationals and one Filipino, who were released via the Egypt border.

Al Jazeera

Egypt’s el-Sisi says future Palestinian state could be ‘demilitarised’

El-Sisi spoke after a meeting with the Spanish and Belgian PMs as they try to shore up support for a peace conference.

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Amid Gaza war, activists in Argentina aim to expel Israeli water company

Protesters have denounced state-owned Israeli company Mekorot for its human rights record as it expands in Argentina.

Al Jazeera

UN agencies hope truce will allow aid into northern Gaza

While welcoming pause in hostilities and entry of supplies, UN health agency chief says ‘much more is needed’.

The National (Scotland)

Activists stage sit-in at Glasgow art gallery with call for permanent Gaza ceasefire

ACTIVISTS have staged a protest at the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMa) in Glasgow calling for a “permanent ceasefire” in Palestine between Israel…

Al Jazeera

Pakistan seeks BRICS membership, despite India roadblock

The grouping, which criticised Israel for the Gaza war this week, is increasingly seen as a leader of the Global South.

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The Independent UK

Watch live from Israel’s Hatzerim army base where released hostages due to arrive

Watch live from Israeli Army’s Hatzerim base, where hostages released by Hamas are due to arrive on Friday (24 November).

The Independent UK

Bathing in the ocean and collecting the dead: How Palestinians are spending the first day of ceasefire in Gaza

Sara, 21, says she knows the ceasefire won’t bring back the loved ones that have been killed – but she hopes that this truce can be extended

The Independent UK

Families of hostages not slated for release from Gaza during current truce face enduring nightmare

The cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas will bring relief to dozens whose relatives are being held captive

The Independent UK

Palestinians in Gaza seeking refuge from war find their world is shrinking. They say nowhere is safe

Gaza has always been a small, crowded space with no exits

The Independent UK

Gaza shrinks for Palestinians seeking refuge. 4 stories offer a glimpse into a diminished world

Gaza has always been a small, crowded space with no exits

Evening Standard

Israel-Hamas war latest: Hostages released by Hamas named as Israel returns Palestinians to West Bank

13 Israeli citizens, 10 Thais and one citizen of the Philippines released, according to Qatar

Evening Standard

OPINION - The Standard View: Hamas must release all the hostages

The Gaza truce is fragile and strictly time-limited but it is, for now, holding. Fighting ceased at 7am local time and is set to last four days. In that period, Hamas has agreed to free at least 50 of the hostages it seized during the attack on October 7. Israel,…

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