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More hostages set to be released as Israel-Hamas truce enters second day

There were scenes of jubilation on Friday after 24 hostages were released by Hamas

Evening Standard

Watch live as Israel and Hamas swap hostages and prisoners in four-day truce

Warning: This live feed may contain distressing scenes.

The Independent UK

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.

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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

Sixty-one trucks deliver aid to northern Gaza, says UN – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Family celebrates return of freed Palestinian prisoner Marah Bakeer

Bakeer is one of 39 Palestinian prisoners released by Israel in exchange for 13 Hamas captives under Qatar-mediated deal

Al Jazeera

WHO concerned about al-Shifa chief detained by Israel, remaining patients

Israel says hospital director is being questioned; WHO voices fears over safety of dozens who still in the facility.

Al Jazeera

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Gaza cease-fire enters second day with more hostages to be exchanged and critical supplies delivered

Hamas is expected to swap more of its hostages for prisoners held by Israel on the second day of a cease-fire

The Independent UK

‘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

‘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

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

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

Hafta letters: History of Jews, Zionism and hot takes

After Bhavesh’s mail and your response, I thought maybe I’d hold off on this mail. But with a stream of emails telling you to keep at it, I fear a reversion to type. I’ve been a serial letter-writer, I think my first was in 2015/16 when Abhinandan used to prod…

Newslaundry

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.

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The Hindu

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 Independent UK

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

France 24

Hamas, Israel conduct hostage-for-prisoner swap on first day of temporary truce

Hamas on Friday released 24 hostages it held captive in Gaza for weeks, and Israel freed 39 Palestinians from prison in the first stage of a swap under a four-day cease-fire that offered a small glimmer of relief to both sides.

Evening Standard

Hostages freed by Hamas in temporary ceasefire deal return to Israel

24 held captive by militants, including children and elderly, released as 39 Palestinians freed and biggest aid convoy since start of war enters Gaza

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France 24

No, the Empire State Building didn't light up in honour of Palestine

Videos of a Libyan city devastated by floods have been misrepresented as the besieged Gaza Strip, and false claims are circulating about the tower lights of New York's Empire State Building. Vedika Bahl takes a closer look at some viral fake news about the Israel-Hamas conflict in this edition of…

The Independent UK

Palestinian families rejoice over release of minors and women in wartime prisoner swap

More than three dozen Palestinian prisoners have returned home to a hero’s welcome in the occupied West Bank following their release from Israeli prisons as part of a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas

International Business Times

Joy And Defiance As Israel Frees Palestinian Prisoners

Firecrackers lit up the night sky Friday as raucous celebrations -- mixed with defiance -- marked the release of Palestinian women and children from Israeli prisons in exchange for the first wave of hostages freed by Hamas in Gaza.

The Guardian - AU

Five Great Reads: Niggling questions, nudibranchs and Netanyahu

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of interesting stories from the past seven days, selected by Imogen Dewey

Al Jazeera

Israel releases Palestinian women and children prisoners under Hamas deal

Around 150 Palestinian prisoners and 50 civilian captives held in Gaza are expected to be released over four days.

The Independent UK

Free at last: Hamas releases 24 hostages as Gaza ceasefire holds

In a tension-filled day, Israel also releases 39 Palestinians from its prisons as Gaza residents get relief from airstrikes

Al Jazeera

Israel-Hamas four-day truce starts: How day one unfolded

In the first day, 24 captives held in Gaza were released, and 39 women and children were freed from Israeli jails.

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