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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.

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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

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

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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

‘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

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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.

International Business Times

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.

Al Jazeera

Israel-Hamas war: Biggest aid convoy since start of war enters Gaza – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

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 Independent UK

Palestine is fighting for its independence, says CPI(M)

CPI(M) Polit Bureau members call for liberation of Palestine, condemn India's abstention from UN resolution & BJP's 'predator bird' attitude. They also criticize Centre's disregard for nature in Himalayan projects.

The Hindu

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.

The Conversation

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.

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The Independent UK

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

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

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’.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Gaza truce due to begin, call for childcare boost, King’s secret ‘vacant goods’ profit

A short truce will in the Israel-Hamas war will see hostages released tonight; government urged to guarantee three days a week care for under-fives

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The Hindu

The impact of violence on a child’s mind

Driven by anger and internal political compulsions, Israel’s leaders have chosen to ignore the message that Maria Montessori had given to the world

Al Jazeera

What are the details of the truce between Israel and Hamas?

Four-day pause is set to begin on Friday morning and includes the release of Hamas captives, Palestinian prisoners.

The Independent UK

Gaza ceasefire: Qatar says hostage deal ‘can be catalyst for peace’ as 13 women and children to be released

Qatari official tells The Independent that the world must use ‘momentum’ from the truce to end war

Zenger

Israel, Hamas Reach Landmark Hostage Deal After 47 Days Of Bloodshed

Israel to release prisoners in exchange for hostages, sparking market rally

Zenger

Hezbollah To Honor Ceasefire If IDF Halts Strikes In Gaza And Lebanon

Iran-backed group warns of response to any Israeli escalation; talks held with Hamas and Lebanese Armed Forces

France 24

Hostage deal delayed: What is the sticking point between Hamas and Israel?

There has been a delay in the expected release of some 50 Israeli hostages. The deal is still being finalised in Qatar, where senior Hamas leadership is based. A high-ranking member of Israel's Mossad secret service is there talking to Hamas. The deal, as publicised thus far, involves 50 hostages…

The Conversation

The long, dark history of antisemitism in Australia

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