Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to Gaza for the first time since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict on October 7. Reports state that Israeli soldiers were informed by Prime Minister Netanyahu during the visit that Israel would not give up until it prevails.

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Israel released third batch of hostages to be released by Hamas on Sunday, The Times of Israel reported. The state public broadcaster said that Israel has begun notifying the families of the hostages who are slated to be handed over by Hamas as part of a temporary truce. Qatar, which has been playing the role of a mediator between Israel and Hamas, gave the list to Israel.

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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.

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Last week, we ended The Capitals on the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/the-capitals-between-killed-and-killers-dohas-vital-role-for-peace-in-west-asia-660534#google_vignette">note</a> that the Qatar's Prime Minister in capital Doha told the world that they are nearing a deal to free over 240 people held hostage by Hams in Gaza. And that soon, the state of war in West Asia may transform into a terminal conflict.

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Since Friday (Nov 24), the delicate truce between Israel and Hamas is holding up after seven-week war that began on October 7 after Hamas attacked southern Israel and killed over 1,200 Israelis and took at least 240 people hostage into Gaza Strip.&nbsp;

In response Israel launched an air, artillery and naval bombardment alongside a ground offensive to destroy Hamas, killing nearly 15,000 people, mostly civilians&nbsp;including thousands of children, according to the Hamas government in Gaza.

So far, two set of hostages, mostly children and elderly, have been released by Hamas from inside Gaza Strip.&nbsp;

Relatives voiced joy at the return on Saturday of hostages including a nine-year-old Israeli-Irish girl, and cheering crowds greeted Palestinian prisoners as they left a jail in the West Bank.

But last-minute disagreements during the exact moments of the supposed truce timeline underlined the fragile nature of the process, and that while the truce has held up so far, its extension may not be an easy way forward from either side.&nbsp;

Hamas has released 26 Israeli hostages in exchange for 78 Palestinian prisoners in the two releases already completed.

The militants have also freed a total of 14 Thais and one Filipino and one Russian national.

Hamas is expected to release a total of 50 hostages during the truce in exchange for 150 Palestinian prisoners.

Besides, Egypt has said that it received positive feedback from both sides about the idea of extending the truce for a day or two and releasing more hostages and prisoners. BBC reported that the truce could extend till the end of next week, that is for a total of five more days.&nbsp;

Both Doha and Cairo are leading negotiations aimed at extending the duration of the initial agreement beyond Monday, potentially paving the way for the release of more hostages and Palestinian prisoners in the days that follow.&nbsp;

"Our hope is that we build on this progress and the momentum of the last 48 hours can be sustained to extend the pause once the current deal expires and lead to further discussions about a more sustainable agreement to end the violence and bloodshed of civilians," a Qatari official was quoted as saying by the Wall Street Journal.&nbsp;

The bottomline is that while the extension of current truce between Israel and Hamas appears imminent, Doha and Cairo have to cover few more miles of talks before claiming the milestone of&nbsp;ceasefire.&nbsp;

Last week, we ended The Capitals on the note that the Qatar's Prime Minister in capital Doha told the world that they are nearing a deal to free over 240 people held hostage by Hams in Gaza.

Last week, we ended The Capitals on the note that the Qatar's Prime Minister in capital Doha told the world that they are nearing a deal to free over 240 people held hostage by Hams in Gaza. And that soon, the state of war in West Asia may transform into a terminal conflict. Also read | The Capitals: Between killed and killers, Doha's vital role for peace in West Asia Since Friday (Nov 24), the delicate truce between Israel and Hamas is holding up after seven-week war that began on October 7 after Hamas attacked southern Israel and killed over 1,200 Israelis and took at least 240 people hostage into Gaza Strip. In response Israel launched an air, artillery and naval bombardment alongside a ground offensive to destroy Hamas, killing nearly 15,000 people, mostly civilians including thousands of children, according to the Hamas government in Gaza. So far, two set of hostages, mostly children and elderly, have been released by Hamas from inside Gaza Strip. Relatives voiced joy at the return on Saturday of hostages including a nine-year-old Israeli-Irish girl, and cheering crowds greeted Palestinian prisoners as they left a jail in the West Bank. But last-minute disagreements during the exact moments of the supposed truce timeline underlined the fragile nature of the process, and that while the truce has held up so far, its extension may not be an easy way forward from either side. Hamas has released 26 Israeli hostages in exchange for 78 Palestinian prisoners in the two releases already completed. The militants have also freed a total of 14 Thais and one Filipino and one Russian national. Hamas is expected to release a total of 50 hostages during the truce in exchange for 150 Palestinian prisoners. Besides, Egypt has said that it received positive feedback from both sides about the idea of extending the truce for a day or two and releasing more hostages and prisoners. BBC reported that the truce could extend till the end of next week, that is for a total of five more days. Both Doha and Cairo are leading negotiations aimed at extending the duration of the initial agreement beyond Monday, potentially paving the way for the release of more hostages and Palestinian prisoners in the days that follow. "Our hope is that we build on this progress and the momentum of the last 48 hours can be sustained to extend the pause once the current deal expires and lead to further discussions about a more sustainable agreement to end the violence and bloodshed of civilians," a Qatari official was quoted as saying by the Wall Street Journal. The bottomline is that while the extension of current truce between Israel and Hamas appears imminent, Doha and Cairo have to cover few more miles of talks before claiming the milestone of ceasefire.

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It is the second day of truce between Israel and Hamas and the much awaited second round of hostage has taken place. Hamas has released 13 Israelis and 4 Thai hostages in return for the release of 39 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.

Hostages released through Egypt's Rafah crossing into South Israel

Israel-Hamas War visuals of the collapsed Parliament building in Gaza City have emerged. Palestinian officials said that the Israeli Army attacked and destroyed the Gazan Parliament building during the 50-day war. Meanwhile Israeli defense minister promised that nothing would come in the way of Hostage negotiations.

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At least two Palestinians were killed and seven others were injured by Israeli forces the attack by Israel occurred in the West Bank City of Jenin. According to the Palestinian Health Ministry two of the injured are in critical condition.

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Emotional scenes were unfolding as Israeli children and women held captive by Hamas militants in Gaza for a gruelling 49 days were released and finally reunited with their families. Qatar and Egypt as well as US brokered the deal. Israeli families welcome the second group of hostages after Hamas had delayed the release by several hours earlier accusing Israel of violating the terms.

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In a third such incident against the backdrop of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, attackers captured a tanker, associated with Israel, off the Yemeni coast on Sunday (Nov 26). The Liberian-flagged Central Park, managed by Zodiac Maritime, was seized&nbsp;in the Gulf of Aden. No group has immediately claimed responsibility for the incident.&nbsp;

Zodiac Maritime referred to the incident as a "suspected piracy incident," and said that the safety of the multinational crew on board, comprising 22 individuals, including from Russia, Vietnam, Bulgaria, India, Georgia, and the Philippines was priority.

The Turkish-captained vessel is&nbsp;carrying a full cargo of phosphoric acid. London-based Zodiac Maritime is part of the Zodiac Group owned by Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer.

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The exact perpetrators remain unclear and Aden, where the attack occurred, is said to be controlled by forces allied with Yemen's internationally sed government and a Saudi-led coalition.

A US defense official reportedly said that an "unknown number of unidentified armed individuals" carried out the seizure. Private intelligence firm Ambrey reportedly said it is believed that “US naval forces are engaged in the situation and have asked vessels to stay clear of the area.”

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In 2021, a drone attack attributed to Iran resulted in casualties aboard Zodiac's oil tanker Mercer Street off the coast of Oman.

<h2>Earlier attacks amid Israel-Hamas war&nbsp;</h2>

The recent attack on Central Park comes after another assault on the container ship CMA CGM Symi, owned by a different Israeli billionaire, on Friday (Nov 24) in the Indian Ocean. The Symi was reportedly attacked by a suspected Iranian drone.

Both vessels had reportedly deactivated their Automatic Identification System (AIS) trackers, a safety measure indicating a potential threat.&nbsp;Vessels are typically required to maintain active AIS for safety purposes, however, crews may choose to deactivate it if there are indications of a potential targeting situation.

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The Houthis on November 19 also seized a cargo ship in the Red Sea off Yemen, adding to the maritime tensions.&nbsp;There has been a growing targeting of global shipping during the Israel-Hamas war and amid concerns of a broader regional escalation.

(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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In a third such incident against the backdrop of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, attackers captured a tanker, associated with Israel, off the Yemeni coast on Sunday (Nov 26).

In a third such incident against the backdrop of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, attackers captured a tanker, associated with Israel, off the Yemeni coast on Sunday (Nov 26). The Liberian-flagged Central Park, managed by Zodiac Maritime, was seized in the Gulf of Aden. No group has immediately claimed responsibility for the incident. Zodiac Maritime referred to the incident as a "suspected piracy incident," and said that the safety of the multinational crew on board, comprising 22 individuals, including from Russia, Vietnam, Bulgaria, India, Georgia, and the Philippines was priority. The Turkish-captained vessel is carrying a full cargo of phosphoric acid. London-based Zodiac Maritime is part of the Zodiac Group owned by Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer. Also Read | Israel-Hamas war: Hamas says northern brigade commander, 4 other leaders killed The exact perpetrators remain unclear and Aden, where the attack occurred, is said to be controlled by forces allied with Yemen's internationally sed government and a Saudi-led coalition. A US defense official reportedly said that an "unknown number of unidentified armed individuals" carried out the seizure. Private intelligence firm Ambrey reportedly said it is believed that “US naval forces are engaged in the situation and have asked vessels to stay clear of the area.” Also Read | Greece: Cargo ship sinks off Lesbos island, major search underway for 13 crew In 2021, a drone attack attributed to Iran resulted in casualties aboard Zodiac's oil tanker Mercer Street off the coast of Oman. Earlier attacks amid Israel-Hamas war The recent attack on Central Park comes after another assault on the container ship CMA CGM Symi, owned by a different Israeli billionaire, on Friday (Nov 24) in the Indian Ocean. The Symi was reportedly attacked by a suspected Iranian drone. Both vessels had reportedly deactivated their Automatic Identification System (AIS) trackers, a safety measure indicating a potential threat. Vessels are typically required to maintain active AIS for safety purposes, however, crews may choose to deactivate it if there are indications of a potential targeting situation. Watch | First batch of humanitarian aid supplies since temporary truce reaches Gaza × The Houthis on November 19 also seized a cargo ship in the Red Sea off Yemen, adding to the maritime tensions. There has been a growing targeting of global shipping during the Israel-Hamas war and amid concerns of a broader regional escalation. (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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As the temporary truce begins to settle in with the exchange of hostages and prisoners protest to continue to flare up in Israel for the speedy release all hostages. Thousands gathered at the hostages square in Tel Aviv at massive rally in support of the hostages.

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