The Latest Breaking News from Israel

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 · Nov 25, 2023

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 · Nov 25, 2023

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 · Nov 25, 2023

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

Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2023

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…

France 24 · Nov 24, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023

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.

International Business Times · Nov 24, 2023

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

The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2023

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.

Al Jazeera · Nov 24, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023