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At least 10 Thai hostages released by Hamas

Hamas freed at least 10 Thai nationals seized in the group’s surprise attack on southern Israel last month and held until hostages went free on Friday

The Independent UK

How many Palestinians has Israel released in Hamas hostage deal? And how many are in Israeli prisons in total?

Rights group say that there has been a record high number of arrests of Palestinians since Hamas launched its bloody 7 October attack on southern Israel

The Independent UK

Hamas frees 10 Thai citizens, one Filipino under separate deal: Qatar

Their release was outside of truce between Israel and Hamas, in which 13 Israelis were freed for 39 Palestinians.

Al Jazeera

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‘I won’t believe it until I see it’: Palestinians gather to greet freed prisoners

Families await possible reunion with detained women and children as Israel reportedly releases 39 in ceasefire deal

The Guardian - UK

IDF Discovers Weapons Hidden Under Children’s Beds In Hamas-Linked Building

Israeli military exposes Hamas' use of civilians as shields in Gaza conflict

Zenger

IDF Fortifies Positions And Remains Vigilant During Impending Ceasefire

Israel Defense Forces prepare for defensive posture as Gaza ceasefire approaches

Zenger

‘It brings hope’: in Tel Aviv plaza, cheers greet news of hostage release

Hundreds waiting in ‘Hostages Square’ sing songs as the names of those being released filter out

The Guardian - UK

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Israeli safety depends on long-term Palestinian ‘security’, warns Cameron

Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron has been meeting Israeli and Palestinian leaders during a trip to the Middle East.

The Independent UK

Who are the Palestinian prisoners Israel released on Friday?

Thirty-nine Palestinian women and children were released from Israeli jails on Friday during a pause in fighting.

Al Jazeera

‘It’s not yet post-traumatic stress disorder … we’re still in it’: Israel, a nation at war

Jonathan Freedland talks to survivors, displaced people and senior political and military figures about life in Israel before and after 7 October, and considers the longer-term ramifications

The Guardian - UK

What happens when the Gaza ceasefire ends?

The US says it will not support Israel’s push to the south without a plan to protect civilians

The Independent UK

Pro-Palestinian protesters rally on Mag Mile to draw attention to Israel-Hamas war

Many attendees said terms of a four-day cease-fire in the Israeli bombardment of Hamas weren’t enough to end the long-term misery either.

Chicago Sun-Times

13 Israelis released amid cease-fire

So far, at least 24 people have been freed, with more expected to come during the four-day truce

Salon

BBC has not upheld complaints about coverage of the Israel-Hamas war

Concerns about a report on October 17 in relation to the blast at the al Ahli Hospital as well as other new bulletins were raised.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Bathing in the ocean and burying the dead: How Palestinians are spending the first day of ceasefire in Gaza

Sara, 21, says she knows the ceasefire won’t bring back the loved ones that have been killed – but she hopes that this truce can be extended

Radio France Internationale

Hamas releases first group of hostages under Gaza ceasefire deal

Hamas on Friday released 24 hostages who had been held captive in Gaza for weeks, including 13 Israelis, 10 people from Thailand and a Filipino citizen, according to Qatar and the Red Cross, the first stage of a swap for Palestinian prisoners in Israel agreed as part of a temporary…

The Independent UK

Israel summons Spanish, Belgian ambassadors following criticism during visit to Rafah

The Israeli government says it will summon the Belgian and Spanish ambassadors following remarks by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and his Belgian counterpart Alexander de Croo on the war between Israel and Hamas

Newcastle Herald

What have taxpayers lost to pay for an empty Tomaree Lodge?

Why waste $1.8 million on maintenance and security?

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Al Jazeera

Hamas releases 24 captives from Gaza as Israel truce comes into effect

Israel releases 39 Palestinian prisoners in exchange as part of deal that includes a four-day truce in Gaza.

Chicago Sun-Times

Hamas frees 24 hostages in exchange for 39 Palestinian prisoners as part of cease-fire swap

The freed hostages included 13 Israelis, 10 people from Thailand and one from the Philippines, according to Qatar.

International Business Times

The Psychological Effect Of Being Held Hostage

How will the first group of hostages released by Hamas on Friday recover from the psychological trauma of being held captive since the Palestinian militant group's attack on Israel on October 7?

International Business Times

Orphans, Mums And Kids: Israel Braces For Delicate Task Of Receiving Hostages

An army of Israeli medics, child protection experts and trauma specialists were bracing Friday to receive 13 women and children released from Gaza after weeks of Hamas captivity.

The Guardian - UK

Israel and Hamas have strong reasons not to extend Gaza ceasefire

Hamas risks losing leverage if all hostages are freed, and Benjamin Netanyahu promised a full victory

Latin Times

Hostages Released by Hamas Are In Red Cross Custody In Egypt

13 Israelis who had been held in the Gaza strip were freed as part of a cease fire

Al Jazeera

Hamas releases 24 captives amid Israel truce: Here’s what’s to know

The 24 freed include 13 Israelis, 10 Thai nationals and one Filipino, who were released via the Egypt border.

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