‘Relief’ in war-torn Gaza as truce takes effect in Israel-Hamas war Aid begins to trickle in to Gaza as the first pause begins after seven weeks of hostilities between Israel and Hamas. Al Jazeera · Nov 24, 2023
Watch live view of Rafah crossing as Israel and Hamas four-day ceasefire starts Watch a live view of the Rafah crossing as Israel and Hamas agree four-day ceasefire on Friday (24 November). The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023
What can we expect from the four-day truce between Israel and Hamas in Gaza? A temporary cease-fire agreement to facilitate the release of dozens of people taken hostage during Hamas’ raid on Israel is expected to bring the first respite to war-weary Palestinians in Gaza and a glimmer of hope to the families of the captives. France 24 · Nov 24, 2023
Thailand’s PM says 12 of its citizens held hostage by Hamas have been freed Srettha Thavisin confirms release after weeks of negotiations of a dozen of at least 26 nationals being held The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2023
Gaza: Delicate temporary truce between Israel and Hamas begins ahead of expected release of hostages Lorries carrying humanitarian aid enter Gaza shortly after four-day truce came into effect at 7am local time Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2023
Afternoon Update: Lehrmann denies trying to get Higgins drunk; Israel-Hamas truce begins; and calls for domestic violence inquiry Lehrmann faces cross examination in day three of his defamation trial against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2023
Hamas releases 24 hostages on first day of Gaza ceasefire On day of high tension, Israel also releases Palestinian prisoners and humanitarian convoy enters Gaza The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2023
Lord Cameron to meet Palestinian leaders and pledges £30 million in Gaza aid Lord Cameron held talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog during a visit to Israel on Thursday. The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023
Pro-Palestine or a trend? China’s stance on Israel-Hamas war splits opinion Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for an end to the ‘collective punishment’ of Palestinians. Al Jazeera · Nov 24, 2023
Scores of Palestinians and Israelis freed from captivity on first day of Gaza truce As the pause in fighting appeared to hold, Hamas released 13 Israelis and 11 foreigners who were also seized in Hamas' attack on Israel last month. In exchange, Israel freed 39 Palestinian prisoners. WEKU · Nov 24, 2023
4-day truce begins in Gaza, setting stage to swap dozens of hostages for Palestinian prisoners Hamas vows to free at least 50 of the about 240 hostages taken in the deadly Oct. 7 attack on Israel. Israel is to free three Palestinian prisoners for each hostage released. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 24, 2023
Live updates | Israel-Hamas truce begins with a cease-fire ahead of hostage and prisoner releases A four-day cease fire in the Israel-Hamas war begins Friday morning in Gaza as part of an agreement that Qatar helped broker The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023
Hamas frees 24 hostages, 39 Palestinians released from Israeli jails Hamas on Friday released 13 Israelis, 10 Thais and a Filipino national, taking the total number of hostages released to 24, according to the Qatari foreign ministry. Under the terms of the Israeli-Hamas truce deal, Israel in turn freed 39 Palestinian women and children from jails, Qatar confirmed. Read FRANCE… France 24 · Nov 24, 2023
‘We are overwhelmed’: southern Gaza’s exhausted doctors forced to leave children to die A surgeon at one of the territory’s last functioning hospitals tells of desperate conditions amid an acute lack of medicine The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2023
The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023 Israel-Gaza hostages – latest: More hostages to be released during second day of temporary ceasefire 13 Israeli women and children hostages freed by Hamas were largely taken from same kibbutz during 7 October militant attack
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 24, 2023 Qatar says Gaza cease-fire will begin Friday morning, with aid to follow ‘as soon as possible’ The two sides had exchanged lists of those to be released, and the first group of 13 women and children held by Hamas would be freed Friday afternoon.
International Business Times · Nov 24, 2023 Israel-Hamas Conflict Live: Gaza Ceasefire Begins; 13 Hostages, 39 Palestinians To Be Freed On Day 49 of the Israel-Hamas conflict, the terror group is expected to free the first batch of hostages being held in Gaza on Friday afternoon following a one-day delay to the four-day ceasefire deal that will also include the release of Palestinian prisoners.
Al Jazeera · Nov 24, 2023 Analysis: How to enforce the Israel-Hamas truce The truce has come into effect. Its execution will fall on two fighting forces that have been trying to kill the other.
The Guardian - US · Nov 24, 2023 Israel-Hamas war: Biggest aid convoy since start of war enters Gaza – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023 Thousands led by Cuba's president march in Havana in solidarity with Palestinian people Thousands of people led by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel have marched along Havana’s iconic boardwalk in solidarity with the Palestinian people and demanding an end to the war between Israel and Hamas
The Conversation · Nov 24, 2023 With war raging in Gaza, how much do we know about Australia's weapons exports? The answer: very little Australia’s defence export program has recently come under scrutiny for its lack of transparency – particularly in relation to whether approved export permits are providing material support to Israel’s war against Hamas.
International Business Times UK · Nov 23, 2023 Jeremy Corbyn Criticised For Releasing Controversial Statement On Israel-Hamas 'Truce' The former Labour Leader has again been criticised for releasing a controversial statement that does not condemn Hamas as a proscribed terrorist organisation.
The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023 His US teenage son won’t be among the freed Hamas hostages: ‘Hopefully he is alive’ Itay Chen was captured by the militant group shortly after the deadly attack on October 7, during which 1,200 Israeli civilians were killed. His father Ruby spoke with Bel Trew in Tel Aviv
The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023 Cameron to meet Palestinian leaders as truce announced in Middle East The former prime minister earlier held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog.
Al Jazeera · Nov 23, 2023 Hamas says 30 killed in Israeli attack on UN school ahead of Gaza truce Ahead of planned four-day pause in hostilities, Israel says war to continue for two months after ‘brief respite’.