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The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2023

Israel reviews list of hostages set to be freed by Hamas on Saturday

Israel has received a list of hostages to be freed from Gaza on Saturday by Palestinian militant group Hamas, officials said, following the release of 24 hostages the previous day, the first of a planned four-day truce.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 25, 2023

Gaza truce holds into second day, more captives to be released

Palestinians are temporarily safe from bombardment, but Gaza saw an ‘intensification’ of Israeli strikes ahead of truce.

Al Jazeera · Nov 25, 2023

‘I recognised him right away’: Thai woman describes joy and relief as her brother is freed by Hamas

Exclusive: Vetoon Phoome, 33, was taken hostage on 7 October while he was in Israel working on a farm. His sister tells of her happiness at his release

The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2023

‘Everybody is crying’: Thai relatives welcome release of hostages by Hamas

Group of nine men and one woman being treated in hospital before returning to Thailand to reunite with families

The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2023

Israeli military confirms 13 Israelis, four foreign nationals have been released by Hamas

The Israeli military said on Saturday that the Palestinian militant group Hamas had released 13 Israelis and four foreign nationals in the second round of swaps under a cease-fire deal. The news comes after Egypt said that it had received positive signals from all parties over a possible extension of…

France 24 · Nov 25, 2023

Met police to give pro-Palestine protesters leaflets about potential offences

Leaflets warn against using racist abuse and promoting terrorism during rally in London against Israel-Hamas war

The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2023

Hamas Fighters Free First Wave Of Hostages In Gaza Truce

Masked Hamas gunmen freed a first wave of hostages Friday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, sparking rare scenes of celebration in a seven-week war that has killed thousands of people.

International Business Times · Nov 25, 2023

Morning Digest | Israel releases 39 Palestinians while Hamas frees 24 hostages, drilling snags hold up Silkyara tunnel rescue, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 25, 2023

The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023

No Americans among first round of hostages released in ceasefire deal

No Americans among 63 people released in overall detainee swap, but US officials hopeful citizens will be freed during four-day ceasefire

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023