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Albanese welcomes hostage exchange, as deal delayed

Anthony Albanese has backed a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, just as the brokered deal was set back with the release of hostages delayed.

AAP · Nov 22, 2023

How Joe Biden and a ‘secret cell’ of aides worked to arrange a Gaza ceasefire

President Biden’s brief sojourn in Tel Aviv marked the start of what has been a high-stakes game of shuttle diplomacy that resulted in a hostage deal, Andrew Feinberg reports

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023

A ceasefire is far from lasting peace -- a national security expert on the Israel-Hamas deal

For the first time since the deadly attacks by Hamas on Israeli border towns on Oct. 7, 2023, that left at least 1,200 people dead, the Israeli government agreed on Nov. 22 to suspend its air and ground campaign in Gaza for four days in exchange for the release of…

The Conversation · Nov 22, 2023

An Israeli woman waits to learn if her sister, a Hamas hostage, will be freed in deal

Romi Gonen, 23, was wounded and taken hostage during the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack. Her sister Yarden and other relatives are awaiting word if Romi will be released as part of a negotiated hostage deal.

WEKU · Nov 22, 2023

Israeli Cabinet Approves Deal For Release Of Hostages Held By Hamas In Gaza

At least 50 women and children to be freed in first stage of agreement; talks at advanced stage

Zenger · Nov 22, 2023

Egypt's Rafah border with Gaza is key for aid coming in and people leaving for safety

As aid trucks slowly make their way into Gaza, another gate at Rafah is for people departing the besieged territory — the only exit for those permitted to leave, including the critically wounded.

WEKU · Nov 22, 2023

There has been much talk of war crimes in the Israel-Gaza conflict. But will anyone actually be prosecuted?

Since the February 2022 outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war, there has been global debate about whether war crimes have been committed by Russian soldiers, military leaders and politicians.

The Conversation · Nov 22, 2023

Israeli hostage deal: Can freeing captives and a truce lead to lasting peace?

We examine the deal that will bring home at least 50 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Those who are set to be released are women and children. The agreement includes a four-day truce and humanitarian aid for besieged Gaza residents after weeks of all-out war.

France 24 · Nov 22, 2023

The Guardian view on a ceasefire in Gaza: a step forward, but this is far from over

Editorial: Although the release of hostages and a pause in violence are essential in such desperate times, this is not a lasting solution

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023

Hyderabad can become Bhagyanagar in half hour: Assam CM

Himanta Biswa Sarma, a known baiter of the Gandhi family, questioned the silence of Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi on ‘Hamas’.

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023