The death toll continues to rise in Gaza as the world bears witness to the massacre that takes place with about 15,000 dead in Gaza. Temporary ceasefire is finally in place. Israel has been claiming to attack Gaza to eradicate Mass but contradictory to these claims attacks have also continued in the West Bank where 229 have been killed since the 7th of October.

Israel-Hamas war: Gazans hope brief truce could turn into permanent ceasefire

A Thai worker who was recently released by Hamas seven weeks after being taken hostage said the Palestinian militants beat up Israelis who were kept along with him, reported the Israeli media.&nbsp;

A plane carrying 17 Thai hostages freed by Hamas landed in Bangkok on Thursday (Nov 30) said the country's foreign ministry. Family members waited to greet the freed captives at Bangkok’s main airport.

At least 13 Thai nationals remain in Hamas captivity.&nbsp;

On Wednesday, Thai Foreign Minister &nbsp;Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara was seen holding back tears as he welcomed fellow Thais released to Israel by Hamas.&nbsp;

<h2>Thai hostage recalls time in Hamas captivity</h2>

One of the Thais told&nbsp;the Israeli Army about his experience while in Hamas captivity and said that Israelis being held with him were being treated extremely harshly compared to the other foreign nationals.

“I was with Israelis, and there were guards all the time. The Jews who were with me were treated more harshly. Sometimes they were beaten with electrical cables,” said the Thai national, as quoted by Times of Israel.&nbsp;

He said the compound where they were held was “quite large”.

He recalled how he would walk around counting steps to pass the time, Israeli media quoted him as saying. “One pita a day. Sometimes there were cans of tuna that the four of us shared,” he said, adding that there was very little food for the hostages to eat.

He added, “Sometimes there was a piece of cheese. Once, they let us shower.”

<h2>‘We survived! We survived!’</h2>

Two more Thai workers were set free on Tuesday (Nov 28), bringing the total number of Thai nationals released to 23.

“We survived! We survived!” Thai workers cheered upon their arrival at Shamir Medical Center, as per Reuters.&nbsp;

“We are not part of the conflict,” Parnpree told Reuters in an interview later on Wednesday after an emotional meeting with the workers a day prior.&nbsp;

Parnpree also spoke about how he held talks with several countries in the Middle East with Hamas contacts to secure the release of Thai nationals who continue to remain in contact with him and send him updates about the release of hostages even before the news breaks.

“I went around to speak to various countries who can connect with the Hamas group to explain that the Thai workers are innocent, they are not involved in politics, they are not part of anyone's conflict, and they probably don't even know how the situation came to be, who's fighting with whom. They were there to earn a living,” the Thai FM told Reuters.&nbsp;

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen and Thai minister visited 17 freed Thai hostages at the medical centre where they were being treated upon their release.

“Israel is committed to bringing back all the hostages, Israelis and foreigners alike,” said Cohen.&nbsp;

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A Thai worker who was recently released by Hamas seven weeks after being taken hostage said the Palestinian militants beat up Israelis who were kept along with him, reported the Israeli media.

A Thai worker who was recently released by Hamas seven weeks after being taken hostage said the Palestinian militants beat up Israelis who were kept along with him, reported the Israeli media. A plane carrying 17 Thai hostages freed by Hamas landed in Bangkok on Thursday (Nov 30) said the country's foreign ministry. Family members waited to greet the freed captives at Bangkok’s main airport. At least 13 Thai nationals remain in Hamas captivity. On Wednesday, Thai Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara was seen holding back tears as he welcomed fellow Thais released to Israel by Hamas. Thai hostage recalls time in Hamas captivity One of the Thais told the Israeli Army about his experience while in Hamas captivity and said that Israelis being held with him were being treated extremely harshly compared to the other foreign nationals. “I was with Israelis, and there were guards all the time. The Jews who were with me were treated more harshly. Sometimes they were beaten with electrical cables,” said the Thai national, as quoted by Times of Israel. He said the compound where they were held was “quite large”. He recalled how he would walk around counting steps to pass the time, Israeli media quoted him as saying. “One pita a day. Sometimes there were cans of tuna that the four of us shared,” he said, adding that there was very little food for the hostages to eat. He added, “Sometimes there was a piece of cheese. Once, they let us shower.” ‘We survived! We survived!’ Two more Thai workers were set free on Tuesday (Nov 28), bringing the total number of Thai nationals released to 23. “We survived! We survived!” Thai workers cheered upon their arrival at Shamir Medical Center, as per Reuters. “We are not part of the conflict,” Parnpree told Reuters in an interview later on Wednesday after an emotional meeting with the workers a day prior. Parnpree also spoke about how he held talks with several countries in the Middle East with Hamas contacts to secure the release of Thai nationals who continue to remain in contact with him and send him updates about the release of hostages even before the news breaks. “I went around to speak to various countries who can connect with the Hamas group to explain that the Thai workers are innocent, they are not involved in politics, they are not part of anyone's conflict, and they probably don't even know how the situation came to be, who's fighting with whom. They were there to earn a living,” the Thai FM told Reuters. Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen and Thai minister visited 17 freed Thai hostages at the medical centre where they were being treated upon their release. “Israel is committed to bringing back all the hostages, Israelis and foreigners alike,” said Cohen. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Israel-Hamas war: Freed Thai hostage recalls experience in Hamas captivity, says Israelis were beaten

As Israel-Hamas truce was extended by another day, two gunmen open fire at civilians near bus stand in Jerusalem where three people died in the attack and six people were injured.

Jerusalem: 3 dead & 6 wounded in Jerusalem shooting; deadly attack after Israel-Hamas truce

Liat Beinin Atzili, a 49-year-old American-Israeli citizen, gained attention after being abducted by Hamas on October 7.

Her background as a youth guide at Yad Vashem, Israel's Holocaust remembrance centre, added a poignant layer to the incident for many Israelis.

She was freed from Hamas' clutches on Wednesday (Nov 29), the second American hostage released after&nbsp;4-year-old Abigail Edan was successfully released on Sunday (Nov 26) amid the truce between Israel and Hamas.

Liat and her husband, Aviv Atzili, both 49, were taken hostage during a Hamas militant attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz.

Liat volunteered at Yad Vashem and was able to connect with the visitors because of her positive demeanour and good command of the&nbsp;English language, media reports said.&nbsp;

On the other hand, Aviv, an artist and mechanic, maintained farm machinery at Kibbutz Nir Oz and turned old equipment into canvases for his paintings.

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The couple&nbsp;adopted a special-needs dog. But the dog was killed in the onslaught by Hamas on the fateful day of October 7. Liat and Aviv met as youth counsellors and got married after travelling for three years. They finally settled at Kibbutz Nir Oz and were raising their three children.

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Before the release, Liat's father, Yehuda, expressed his hope and said,&nbsp;“The ultimate greeting that I can pass on to my daughter, are Hebrew words from the Bible,’’ he said adding, “What Moses said to Joshua is to be strong and courageous … and if Liat hears this, she knows that this is my ultimate blessing.”

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<h2>'We grew very close to them'</h2>

Former executive director of the Jewish Federation of Eastern Connecticut Jerry Fischer in a statement on Wednesday (Nov 29) wrote,&nbsp;“My Beinin family from Israel spent five days in eastern Connecticut with us this August.”

“We grew very close to them as they walked with us in Harkness Park, dined with us, and shared birthdays with us over lobster in Noank. As soon as we heard of their capture we reached out to our Congressman, Joe Courtney and he did everything possible to keep Liat and Aviv’s capture high on the agenda of the State Department and the US Embassy in Jerusalem. We cannot thank him and his staff enough for their dedication and diligence in the efforts to free the hostages.”

Liat's husband Aviv Atzili is believed to be still held captive by Hamas.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Liat Beinin Atzili, a 49-year-old American-Israeli citizen, gained attention after being abducted by Hamas on October 7. Her background as a youth guide at Yad Vashem, Israel's Holocaust remembrance centre, added a poignant layer to the incident for many Israelis.

Liat Beinin Atzili, a 49-year-old American-Israeli citizen, gained attention after being abducted by Hamas on October 7. Her background as a youth guide at Yad Vashem, Israel's Holocaust remembrance centre, added a poignant layer to the incident for many Israelis. She was freed from Hamas' clutches on Wednesday (Nov 29), the second American hostage released after 4-year-old Abigail Edan was successfully released on Sunday (Nov 26) amid the truce between Israel and Hamas. Liat and her husband, Aviv Atzili, both 49, were taken hostage during a Hamas militant attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz. Liat volunteered at Yad Vashem and was able to connect with the visitors because of her positive demeanour and good command of the English language, media reports said. On the other hand, Aviv, an artist and mechanic, maintained farm machinery at Kibbutz Nir Oz and turned old equipment into canvases for his paintings. Also Read | Angolan woman billionaire battles $736mn asset freeze, alleges political persecution The couple adopted a special-needs dog. But the dog was killed in the onslaught by Hamas on the fateful day of October 7. Liat and Aviv met as youth counsellors and got married after travelling for three years. They finally settled at Kibbutz Nir Oz and were raising their three children. Also Read | China's manufacturing sector faces second consecutive month of contraction. Here are the details Before the release, Liat's father, Yehuda, expressed his hope and said, “The ultimate greeting that I can pass on to my daughter, are Hebrew words from the Bible,’’ he said adding, “What Moses said to Joshua is to be strong and courageous … and if Liat hears this, she knows that this is my ultimate blessing.” Watch | Israel- Hamas war: Israel and Hamas agree to extend truce for seventh day × 'We grew very close to them' Former executive director of the Jewish Federation of Eastern Connecticut Jerry Fischer in a statement on Wednesday (Nov 29) wrote, “My Beinin family from Israel spent five days in eastern Connecticut with us this August.” “We grew very close to them as they walked with us in Harkness Park, dined with us, and shared birthdays with us over lobster in Noank. As soon as we heard of their capture we reached out to our Congressman, Joe Courtney and he did everything possible to keep Liat and Aviv’s capture high on the agenda of the State Department and the US Embassy in Jerusalem. We cannot thank him and his staff enough for their dedication and diligence in the efforts to free the hostages.” Liat's husband Aviv Atzili is believed to be still held captive by Hamas. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

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The Hamas-run Health Ministry on Tuesday warned of the possible outbreak of a major epidemic wave in the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing Israeli airstrikes and siege on the Palestinian enclave.

W.H.O warns Gaza over rising diseases; 3 killed in Jerusalem attack

Israel- Hamas war: Temporary truce to continue, says Israel

Israel- Hamas war: Israel and Hamas agree to extend truce

W.H.O warns Gaza over rising diseases, says disease could kill more people than bombs

It is the 54th day of Israel-Hamas war, since the onset of the ground invasion in Northern Gaza. Israeli officials have asked citizens on the Gaza strip to move southwards. But since then, Israel has continued to pound the southern enclave.

Israel-Hamas war: Palestinians trapped in Gaza find danger everywhere

Hamas has released 69 hostages so far. After the release of hostages and prisoners, they share their experiences when in captivity. Amid the truce deal, Gaza is suffering with a food crisis.

Israel-Hamas War: 10-month old baby remains hostage in Gaza as others go free

Has Qatar become the go-to global mediator? It successfully influenced Hamas to release hostages, It negotiated the two-day truce extention, Qatar also hosted the Taliban peace talks, and negotiated the return of children who were moved from Ukraine's occupied towns. This report has the details.

Palestinian envoy to UN: Truce must turn into permanent ceasefire

The truce between Israel and Hamas is still holding out because of which around 60 Israelis and 118 Palestinians prisoners were released so far. The scenes of tearful family unions have evoked emotions so far of happiness, relief and hope.

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The chiefs of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Israel's Mossad on Tuesday (Nov 28) met Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman al-Thani in Doha and held a discussion on ways to build on the progress of the extended truce deal between Israel and Hamas by two days, news agency Reuters reported.

The meeting was "to build on the progress of the extended humanitarian pause agreement and to initiate further discussions about the next phase of a potential deal," Reuters quoted a source familiar with the matter as saying.

However, the outcome of the talks held between the three parties, also attended by Egyptian officials, was unclear, the source added.

CIA Director William Burns was in Doha "for meetings on the Israel-Hamas conflict including discussions on hostages," a US official said on condition of anonymity. The official did not elaborate on the matter. &nbsp;

Burns, David Barnea, head of Israel's Mossad intelligence service met with the Qatari prime minister a day after Doha announced the extension of the truce deal by two days, which was originally agreed on to be for four days in the Gaza Strip.

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<h2>Extension of truce</h2>

The extension was announced by Qatari foreign ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari via a social media post on the same day when it was due to expire overnight.

"The State of Qatar announces that, as part of the ongoing mediation, an agreement has been reached to extend the humanitarian truce for an additional two days in the Gaza Strip," Ansari wrote.

Qatar, with the support of Egypt and the United States, had for days been engaged in intense negotiations to establish and prolong the truce in Gaza.

The extension was hailed by the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who called it a "glimpse of hope and humanity in the middle of the darkness of war".

Welcoming the announcement, the White House, in a statement, expressed hope that the humanitarian pause would continue longer.

"Of course, we welcome the announcement," White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters after mediator Qatar said the initial four-day truce was to be lengthened.

"We would of course hope to see the pause extended further, and that will depend upon Hamas continuing to release hostages."

(With inputs from agencies)

The chiefs of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Israel's Mossad on Tuesday (Nov 28) met Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman al-Thani in Doha and held a discussion on ways to build on the progress of the extended truce deal between Israel and Hamas by two days, news agency Reuters reported.

The chiefs of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Israel's Mossad on Tuesday (Nov 28) met Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman al-Thani in Doha and held a discussion on ways to build on the progress of the extended truce deal between Israel and Hamas by two days, news agency Reuters reported. The meeting was "to build on the progress of the extended humanitarian pause agreement and to initiate further discussions about the next phase of a potential deal," Reuters quoted a source familiar with the matter as saying. However, the outcome of the talks held between the three parties, also attended by Egyptian officials, was unclear, the source added. CIA Director William Burns was in Doha "for meetings on the Israel-Hamas conflict including discussions on hostages," a US official said on condition of anonymity. The official did not elaborate on the matter. Burns, David Barnea, head of Israel's Mossad intelligence service met with the Qatari prime minister a day after Doha announced the extension of the truce deal by two days, which was originally agreed on to be for four days in the Gaza Strip. Also read: Hamas frees 12 more hostages in exchange for 30 Palestinian detainees Extension of truce The extension was announced by Qatari foreign ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari via a social media post on the same day when it was due to expire overnight. "The State of Qatar announces that, as part of the ongoing mediation, an agreement has been reached to extend the humanitarian truce for an additional two days in the Gaza Strip," Ansari wrote. Qatar, with the support of Egypt and the United States, had for days been engaged in intense negotiations to establish and prolong the truce in Gaza. The extension was hailed by the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who called it a "glimpse of hope and humanity in the middle of the darkness of war". Welcoming the announcement, the White House, in a statement, expressed hope that the humanitarian pause would continue longer. "Of course, we welcome the announcement," White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters after mediator Qatar said the initial four-day truce was to be lengthened. "We would of course hope to see the pause extended further, and that will depend upon Hamas continuing to release hostages." (With inputs from agencies)

CIA and Mossad chiefs meet Qatari prime minister, hold discussions over 'building on' Gaza truce: Report

Climate activist Greta Thunberg invited sharp criticism after a video of hers chanting “crush Zionism” at a pro-Palestinian protest in Sweden surfaced on the internet.

In a video that went viral on social media, she can be seen participating in a demonstration outside the Israeli Embassy in Stockholm, where she along with hundreds of thousands of other protesters chanted “crush Zionism”.

Earlier this month, Thunberg, during a climate protest in Amsterdam, linked the climate movement to the Palestinian issue.

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“As a climate justice movement, we have to listen to the voices of those who are being oppressed and those who are fighting for freedom and for justice. Otherwise, there can be no climate justice without international solidarity,” she said.

Thunberg, in the month of October, had shared a post on her social media platform voicing support for Palestine after Israel intensified its strikes on Gaza in retaliation for Hamas assaults.

"Week 270. Today we are striking in solidarity with Palestine and Gaza. The world needs to speak up and call for an immediate ceasefire, justice and freedom for Palestinians and all civilians affected," the climate activist wrote on X social media platform.&nbsp;

"It goes without saying - or so I thought - that I’m against the horrific attacks by Hamas. As I said, 'the world needs to speak up and call for an immediate ceasefire, justice and freedom for Palestinians and all civilians affected'," she added in the post.&nbsp;

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In the post, the 20-year-old shared a picture where she, along with three other women, can be seen holding pro-Palestine posters.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-frees-12-more-hostages-in-exchange-for-30-palestinian-detainees-in-latest-swap-664073">Hamas frees 12 more hostages in exchange for 30 Palestinian detainees</a>

<h2>'Speak up'</h2>

Israel sharply denounced the climate activist for her move.

It then responded to her post by saying that the militant group Hamas doesn't "use sustainable materials for their rockets which have butchered innocent Israelis".

"The victims of the Hamas massacre could have been your friends. Speak up,” the post added.

It also shared the photos of three 19-year-old Israelis&nbsp;who were allegedly killed in the Hamas assault.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Climate activist Greta Thunberg invited sharp criticism after a video of hers chanting “crush Zionism” at a pro-Palestinian protest in Sweden surfaced on the internet.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg invited sharp criticism after a video of hers chanting “crush Zionism” at a pro-Palestinian protest in Sweden surfaced on the internet. In a video that went viral on social media, she can be seen participating in a demonstration outside the Israeli Embassy in Stockholm, where she along with hundreds of thousands of other protesters chanted “crush Zionism”. Earlier this month, Thunberg, during a climate protest in Amsterdam, linked the climate movement to the Palestinian issue. Greta Thunberg chants “crush Zionism” outside Israeli embassy in Stockholm. Now for sure the U.N. will invite her back. pic.twitter.com/fFPFAzD7CM — Hillel Neuer (@HillelNeuer) November 27, 2023 × “As a climate justice movement, we have to listen to the voices of those who are being oppressed and those who are fighting for freedom and for justice. Otherwise, there can be no climate justice without international solidarity,” she said. Thunberg, in the month of October, had shared a post on her social media platform voicing support for Palestine after Israel intensified its strikes on Gaza in retaliation for Hamas assaults. "Week 270. Today we are striking in solidarity with Palestine and Gaza. The world needs to speak up and call for an immediate ceasefire, justice and freedom for Palestinians and all civilians affected," the climate activist wrote on X social media platform. "It goes without saying - or so I thought - that I’m against the horrific attacks by Hamas. As I said, 'the world needs to speak up and call for an immediate ceasefire, justice and freedom for Palestinians and all civilians affected'," she added in the post. Week 270. Today we strike in solidarity with Palestine and Gaza. The world needs to speak up and call for an immediate ceasefire, justice and freedom for Palestinians and all civilians affected.#FreePalestine #IStandWithPalestine #StandWithGaza #FridaysForFuture Thread🧵 pic.twitter.com/0hVtya0yWO — Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) October 20, 2023 × In the post, the 20-year-old shared a picture where she, along with three other women, can be seen holding pro-Palestine posters. Also read: Hamas frees 12 more hostages in exchange for 30 Palestinian detainees 'Speak up' Israel sharply denounced the climate activist for her move. It then responded to her post by saying that the militant group Hamas doesn't "use sustainable materials for their rockets which have butchered innocent Israelis". "The victims of the Hamas massacre could have been your friends. Speak up,” the post added. It also shared the photos of three 19-year-old Israelis who were allegedly killed in the Hamas assault. (With inputs from agencies)

Greta Thunberg invites criticism for chanting 'crush Zionism' at pro-Palestinian protest in Sweden

The negotiation to extend truce deal with Hamas and Israel has come under fire after Hamas said the youngest Israeli hostage, a 10-month-old baby and his family was killed. According to an Hamas official, an Israeli strike killed baby Kfir Bibas.

Israel-Hamas war: Israel assessing Hamas reports death of Bibas family hostages

The Israeli PM is stuck in a conundrum. On one hand, he faces pressure to make the release of the hostages his top priority. On the other hand, the hardliners in his government want him to fulfil his promise to crush Hamas. Molly Gambhir brings you an in-depth report.

Gravitas: Netanyahu in a spot? Israel's hard right pressure PM to resume war with Hamas

India's daily coronavirus caseload has finally registered a dip. In the last 24 hours, more than 320,000 people have tested positive. It is India's lowest count in 14 days.

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For the past two days, new infections have been dropping, with major hotspots&nbsp; Maharashtra, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh reporting a fall in new cases.

The number of active cases have&nbsp;declined as well. It has fallen by 30,000. For the first time in 61 days, India has reported a decline in active cases. It now stands at 3.7 million, almost 20 million people have recovered.

However, there is no fall in the number of fatalities since once again India has reported almost 4,000 deaths in a day.

The pandemic has killed close to 250,000 people in India.&nbsp;The drop in positive cases is a promising sign.&nbsp;However, it cannot be said India has touched the peak. The country's positivity rate remains around 21 per cent, which means more than one out of five people are testing positive.

India needs to bring down the positivity rate to less than five per cent. Only then&nbsp;it will have the second wave be under control.

India needs to test more. On Sunday, India had conducted just 1.47 million tests which is the lowest this month. Monday was an improvement with over 1.8 million tests conducted in the last 24 hours.

In the past two weeks, India has conducted more than 1.9 million tests in a day multiple times. However, the vaccination curve has peaked. The vaccinations were on a high in April.

India has been administering close to two million doses a day with over 170 million shots given so far and just 2.7 per cent of India's population has got both shots.

Maharashtra has stopped vaccination for those above 18. The state says it will only inoculate those above 45 years of age because it does not have enough doses even as the Centre has asked state governments to prioritise those waiting for their second jab.

India's daily coronavirus caseload has finally registered a dip. In the last 24 hours, more than 320,000 people have tested positive. It is India's lowest count in 14 days.

India's daily coronavirus caseload has finally registered a dip. In the last 24 hours, more than 320,000 people have tested positive. It is India's lowest count in 14 days. Watch: For the past two days, new infections have been dropping, with major hotspots Maharashtra, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh reporting a fall in new cases. The number of active cases have declined as well. It has fallen by 30,000. For the first time in 61 days, India has reported a decline in active cases. It now stands at 3.7 million, almost 20 million people have recovered. However, there is no fall in the number of fatalities since once again India has reported almost 4,000 deaths in a day. The pandemic has killed close to 250,000 people in India. The drop in positive cases is a promising sign. However, it cannot be said India has touched the peak. The country's positivity rate remains around 21 per cent, which means more than one out of five people are testing positive. India needs to bring down the positivity rate to less than five per cent. Only then it will have the second wave be under control. India needs to test more. On Sunday, India had conducted just 1.47 million tests which is the lowest this month. Monday was an improvement with over 1.8 million tests conducted in the last 24 hours. In the past two weeks, India has conducted more than 1.9 million tests in a day multiple times. However, the vaccination curve has peaked. The vaccinations were on a high in April. India has been administering close to two million doses a day with over 170 million shots given so far and just 2.7 per cent of India's population has got both shots. Maharashtra has stopped vaccination for those above 18. The state says it will only inoculate those above 45 years of age because it does not have enough doses even as the Centre has asked state governments to prioritise those waiting for their second jab.

Freed hostage says she met Hamas chief Sinwar in Gaza, asked how he wasn't 'ashamed' of himself

Hamas on Tuesday (Nov 28) released 12 more hostages taken captive during the Oct 7 onslaught in exchange for 30 Palestinian prisoners under an extended truce deal.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office released a statement saying that 10 Israelis and two Thais were freed by the Palestinian militant group.

Germany's foreign minister later confirmed that one out of the 12 hostages released was a German national.

"Weeks of anguish have finally come to an end for other families: just today, 12 hostages were released -- among them, a German woman. I'm relieved for them all," Annalena Baerbock wrote on X

The Israeli military said that the fifth batch of the hostages had safely entered the Israeli territory after they were handed over to the Red Cross on Tuesday.

Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari said Tuesday's freed Israelis included nine women and a girl. They included a Filipina dual national and two Argentinean dual nationals.

The two Thai citizens were freed in addition to the 10 Israelis under the terms of the agreement.

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<h2>Israel frees 30 Palestinian prisoners</h2>

Israel's prison services later said 30 Palestinian detainees were released in a swap for hostages.

This comes a day after the truce deal was extended by two days between both the warring sides.

The extension was hailed by the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who called it a "glimpse of hope and humanity in the middle of the darkness of war".

Welcoming the announcement, the White House, in a statement, expressed hope that the humanitarian pause would continue longer.

"Of course, we welcome the announcement," White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters after mediator Qatar said the initial four-day truce was to be lengthened.

"We would of course hope to see the pause extended further, and that will depend upon Hamas continuing to release hostages."

(With inputs from agencies)

Hamas on Tuesday (Nov 28) released 12 more hostages taken captive during the Oct 7 onslaught in exchange for 30 Palestinian prisoners under an extended truce deal.

Hamas on Tuesday (Nov 28) released 12 more hostages taken captive during the Oct 7 onslaught in exchange for 30 Palestinian prisoners under an extended truce deal. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office released a statement saying that 10 Israelis and two Thais were freed by the Palestinian militant group. Germany's foreign minister later confirmed that one out of the 12 hostages released was a German national. "Weeks of anguish have finally come to an end for other families: just today, 12 hostages were released -- among them, a German woman. I'm relieved for them all," Annalena Baerbock wrote on X The Israeli military said that the fifth batch of the hostages had safely entered the Israeli territory after they were handed over to the Red Cross on Tuesday. Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari said Tuesday's freed Israelis included nine women and a girl. They included a Filipina dual national and two Argentinean dual nationals. The two Thai citizens were freed in addition to the 10 Israelis under the terms of the agreement. Also read: Pope Francis cancels visit to COP28 climate meeting in Dubai due to health issues Israel frees 30 Palestinian prisoners Israel's prison services later said 30 Palestinian detainees were released in a swap for hostages. This comes a day after the truce deal was extended by two days between both the warring sides. The extension was hailed by the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who called it a "glimpse of hope and humanity in the middle of the darkness of war". Welcoming the announcement, the White House, in a statement, expressed hope that the humanitarian pause would continue longer. "Of course, we welcome the announcement," White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters after mediator Qatar said the initial four-day truce was to be lengthened. "We would of course hope to see the pause extended further, and that will depend upon Hamas continuing to release hostages." (With inputs from agencies)

Hamas frees 12 more hostages in exchange for 30 Palestinian detainees in latest swap

Why is Israel attacking south Gaza after ordering civilians to go there? US President Joe Biden warns Israel that it must work to avoid “significant further displacement” of Palestinian civilians in southern Gaza. Despite the truce in Gaza, Israel’s goal, destroy Hamas’ military and government to secure the Palestinian enclave.

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Why is Israel attacking south Gaza after ordering civilians to go there? US President Joe Biden warns Israel that it must work to avoid “significant further displacement” of Palestinian civilians in southern Gaza. Despite the truce in Gaza, Israel’s goal, destroy Hamas’ military and government to secure the Palestinian enclave. To know more watch this interview with Abeey Onn who is the spokesperson for Hostages' families.

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World leaders have applauded the breakthrough as they anticipate the further release of all hostages. US President Joe Biden who led us efforts to secure the pause in fighting says that this deal is just a start and there are real possibilities of an extended truce in the ongoing war.

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With the extended truce nearing its end in Gaza, Israel has reportedly received the list of hostages to be released by Hamas Wednesday. Meanwhile Israel has also agreed to release 50 more Palestinian prisoners after Hamas expressed its willingness to extend the truce by four days.

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Tehran unveiled an upgraded version of its hypersonic missile on the 19th of November. The Iranian show of force comes on the heels of heightened U.S. military presence in the region and puts U.S' chief ally Israel, Iran's regional arch enemy, well within its range. Tehran claimed that the new missile, Fattah-2, is capable of evading air defence systems with its supersonic manoeuvres which is being interpreted as a veiled jibe at rival Israel and its many air defence systems. Additionally, Iran's supreme leader appealed to Muslim states with political ties to Israel to at least sever them for a limited time. The appeal comes weeks after he had called for an Islamic food and oil embargo on Israel.

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The agreed to humanitarian pause has brought some relief to the people in the Gaza strip. The horrific carnage unleashed by a campaign of relentless bombings, and a ground offensive is halted. Israelis captured by Hamas in the attack that took place on the 7th of October are being exchanged for Palestinian prisoners, who had been languishing in Israeli prisons. But what does this mean to the larger trajectory of the war? Mohammed Saleh explores.

Gaza Ceasefire hangs by a thread as Israel & Hamas exchange hostages

Seventy-eight-year-old Ruthy Munder was among the hostages who were released by Hamas, a Palestine-based group that has been designated&nbsp;a terrorist organisation by many nations including the US and the UK. She spoke&nbsp;about the darkness, shortage of food, poor sanitation, and other ordeals she faced when she was held hostage by Hamas.&nbsp;

Sky News posted a video crediting Channel 13 News Israel, in which Munder can be heard saying that she spent the entirety of her time with her daughter, Keren, and grandson, Ohad Munder-Zichri. She also said that Ohad celebrated his ninth birthday in captivity.

Munder was seen in a video released by the Israeli government on Saturday (Nov 25) of those who were released from captivity in Gaza on Friday.

Hamas has released around 60 Israeli women and children as part of the deal which took effect on Friday. They have also released several other foreign nationals. In return, Israel freed Palestinian detainees from prisons. 
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But more than 160 other hostages taken in the Hamas attacks on October 7 are still held in the Gaza Strip. Dozens have even gone missing.&nbsp;

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<h2>'Poor nutrition and solitary confinement'&nbsp;</h2>

Israeli hostages have not spoken directly to the media about the conditions they were kept in. The hospitals have been asked to not reveal any details about the hostages and their experiences.&nbsp;

But some details are emerging. As quoted by the news agency AFP, Ronit Zaidenstein, head of the medical team at Shamir Medical Centre where 17 released Thai nationals were treated, said they had been fed "very unnutritious food" in captivity.&nbsp;

"The people who came to us lost a significant amount of their body weight in such a short time - 10 per cent or more."&nbsp;

Margarita Mashavi, a doctor at Wolfson Medical Centre, which is one of the main facilities caring for freed hostages, said those she spoke to described being kept several stories underground. The remarks came in an interview which is now taken offline.

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"They didn't give them light. They gave it to them for only two hours," she was quoted as saying by the Ynet news site on Monday.&nbsp;

The patient said her meals consisted of "rice, canned hummus and fava beans, and sometimes salted cheese with pita, but not more than that. No fruit, no vegetables, no eggs," she said.&nbsp;

"Even when they asked for a pencil or pen to write in order to pass the time, the Hamas men didn't allow it because they were afraid they would transmit information in writing, so they were without television or reading, and therefore passed the time only in conversation with one another," Mashavi said.&nbsp;

Watch:&nbsp;Palestinian movements flag 'truce violations by the occupier'&nbsp;

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<h2>'Horrible conditions'</h2>

Esther Yaeli, the grandmother of 12-year-old French-Israeli boy Eitan Yahalomi, who was released on Monday, told the Walla news website he was held in solitary confinement for 16 days.

"The days that he was alone were horrible," she said. "Now Eitan appears very withdrawn. The noises of the bombs hurt him, his ears hurt for a very long time," Yaeli said he told her.&nbsp;

Hagar Mizrahi, who is the head of the Israeli health ministry's operations for returning hostages, told AFP that they had been held in "horrible conditions" and that "the medical consequences are pretty clear".&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

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Seventy-eight-year-old Ruthy Munder was among the hostages who were released by Hamas, a Palestine-based group that has been designated a terrorist organisation by many nations including the US and the UK.

Seventy-eight-year-old Ruthy Munder was among the hostages who were released by Hamas, a Palestine-based group that has been designated a terrorist organisation by many nations including the US and the UK. She spoke about the darkness, shortage of food, poor sanitation, and other ordeals she faced when she was held hostage by Hamas. Sky News posted a video crediting Channel 13 News Israel, in which Munder can be heard saying that she spent the entirety of her time with her daughter, Keren, and grandson, Ohad Munder-Zichri. She also said that Ohad celebrated his ninth birthday in captivity. Munder was seen in a video released by the Israeli government on Saturday (Nov 25) of those who were released from captivity in Gaza on Friday. Hamas has released around 60 Israeli women and children as part of the deal which took effect on Friday. They have also released several other foreign nationals. In return, Israel freed Palestinian detainees from prisons. But more than 160 other hostages taken in the Hamas attacks on October 7 are still held in the Gaza Strip. Dozens have even gone missing. Also read: Qatar says dozens of Israeli hostages have gone missing in Gaza 'Poor nutrition and solitary confinement' Israeli hostages have not spoken directly to the media about the conditions they were kept in. The hospitals have been asked to not reveal any details about the hostages and their experiences. But some details are emerging. As quoted by the news agency AFP, Ronit Zaidenstein, head of the medical team at Shamir Medical Centre where 17 released Thai nationals were treated, said they had been fed "very unnutritious food" in captivity. "The people who came to us lost a significant amount of their body weight in such a short time - 10 per cent or more." Margarita Mashavi, a doctor at Wolfson Medical Centre, which is one of the main facilities caring for freed hostages, said those she spoke to described being kept several stories underground. The remarks came in an interview which is now taken offline. Also read: Hamas frees 12 more hostages in exchange for 30 Palestinian detainees in latest swap "They didn't give them light. They gave it to them for only two hours," she was quoted as saying by the Ynet news site on Monday. The patient said her meals consisted of "rice, canned hummus and fava beans, and sometimes salted cheese with pita, but not more than that. No fruit, no vegetables, no eggs," she said. "Even when they asked for a pencil or pen to write in order to pass the time, the Hamas men didn't allow it because they were afraid they would transmit information in writing, so they were without television or reading, and therefore passed the time only in conversation with one another," Mashavi said. Watch: Palestinian movements flag 'truce violations by the occupier' × 'Horrible conditions' Esther Yaeli, the grandmother of 12-year-old French-Israeli boy Eitan Yahalomi, who was released on Monday, told the Walla news website he was held in solitary confinement for 16 days. "The days that he was alone were horrible," she said. "Now Eitan appears very withdrawn. The noises of the bombs hurt him, his ears hurt for a very long time," Yaeli said he told her. Hagar Mizrahi, who is the head of the Israeli health ministry's operations for returning hostages, told AFP that they had been held in "horrible conditions" and that "the medical consequences are pretty clear". (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos

Darkness, hunger & poor sanitation: Hamas kept Israeli hostages in ‘horrible conditions’

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and owner of social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has said that he wants to 'help' destroy Hamas. Musk is currently in Israel, just weeks after he received flak from civil rights group which said that he amplified antisemitism on X. Musk is due to discuss combating antisemitism in the online world. He is also likely to comment on Starlink satellite service in Gaza and AI safety.

Musk said one of the challenges in tackling anti-semitism was "ultimately stopping the propaganda that is convincing people to engage in, you know, murder", as quoted by Yahoo News.

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In an online chat with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, who said that Hamas must be destroyed, Musk said: "There's no choice".

"I'd like to help as well," he added.

Monday (November 27) was the last day of four-day truce brokered between Israel and Hamas. Talks were on to further extend it, after which Qatar had&nbsp;announced that the truce has been extended by two more days.

On Sunday, Hamas released 17 of the hostages in its custody. The released prisoners included a 4-year-old Israeli-American girl. Hamas has till now, released 58 prisoners. Israel in exchange, has freed 117 Palestinian prisoners.

<h2>Open to extending truce, says Israel</h2>

Israel meanwhile, said on Monday that it was open to extending the four-day truce with Hamas in case the group continues to release hostages. There is mounting international pressure to extend the pause in fighting.

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Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy told the media that Israel has put Hamas "on notice" about "option for an extension" of the truce.

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US President Joe Biden has already supported extension of truce.

"That's our goal, to keep this pause going beyond tomorrow so that we can continue to see more hostages come out and surge more humanitarian relief into those in need in Gaza," Biden said Sunday.

But has underlined the nature of the pause as one that'll be in effect "as long as prisoners keep coming out".

(With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and owner of social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has said that he wants to 'help' destroy Hamas. Musk is currently in Israel, just weeks after he received flak from civil rights group which said that he amplified antisemitism on X.

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and owner of social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has said that he wants to 'help' destroy Hamas. Musk is currently in Israel, just weeks after he received flak from civil rights group which said that he amplified antisemitism on X. Musk is due to discuss combating antisemitism in the online world. He is also likely to comment on Starlink satellite service in Gaza and AI safety. Musk said one of the challenges in tackling anti-semitism was "ultimately stopping the propaganda that is convincing people to engage in, you know, murder", as quoted by Yahoo News. Watch | Man uses wood to construct a fully working tesla cybertruck, grabs Elon Musk's attention × In an online chat with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, who said that Hamas must be destroyed, Musk said: "There's no choice". "I'd like to help as well," he added. Monday (November 27) was the last day of four-day truce brokered between Israel and Hamas. Talks were on to further extend it, after which Qatar had announced that the truce has been extended by two more days. On Sunday, Hamas released 17 of the hostages in its custody. The released prisoners included a 4-year-old Israeli-American girl. Hamas has till now, released 58 prisoners. Israel in exchange, has freed 117 Palestinian prisoners. Open to extending truce, says Israel Israel meanwhile, said on Monday that it was open to extending the four-day truce with Hamas in case the group continues to release hostages. There is mounting international pressure to extend the pause in fighting. Also Read | 'You have a huge role to play': Israel president urges Elon Musk to fight antisemitism Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy told the media that Israel has put Hamas "on notice" about "option for an extension" of the truce. Also Read | 'Friendly fire': Elon Musk's AI chatbot 'Grok' roasts him, calls him 'overrated'. Billionaire concurs US President Joe Biden has already supported extension of truce. "That's our goal, to keep this pause going beyond tomorrow so that we can continue to see more hostages come out and surge more humanitarian relief into those in need in Gaza," Biden said Sunday. But has underlined the nature of the pause as one that'll be in effect "as long as prisoners keep coming out". (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk says ready to offer ‘help’ for destroying Hamas, ‘there's no choice’

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has led to a significant increase in cyber attacks. A prominent threat is posted by hackers including a message on telegram claiming to have destroyed more than 1,000 servers and breached around 150 Israeli targets which includes government agencies.

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