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.

Two-day Gaza extension nears end, another hostage-prisoner swap awaited

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

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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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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<p>Billionaire business magnate Elon Musk received a symbolic dog tag from the father of an Israeli citizen held captive by Hamas in Gaza. Musk has promised to wear the purported dog tag till all the hostages are free.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk's visit to Israel comes amid a fragile truce in place between the two warring sides - Israel and Hamas, the latter designated a terrorist group by the US, UK, European Union and Australia. Musk was also recently assailed for an anti-Jewish post on his social media platform X.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Elon Musk visits Israel amid four-day truce in Gaza war</strong></p>

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<p>"Our hearts are hostage in Gaza," read the metal tag he received from Malki Shem-Tov, the father of hostage Omer Shem-Tov, in a video of Musk's visit, issued on Monday by the office of Israeli President Isaac Herzog.</p>

<p>Musk placed it around his neck. Later on Monday, he wrote on X: "I will wear it every day until your loved ones are released."&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Dog tag in Israel amid war with Hamas</strong></h2>

<p>The dog tags, prevalent throughout Israel, mark the October&nbsp;7 killing spree by Hamas. On October 7, around 240 people were taken hostage by Hamas and Palestine Islamic Jihad. On Tuesday (Nov 28), Qatar, one of the two chief mediators -- the other being Egypt -- brokering a truce between Israel and Hamas, claimed that at least 40 hostages have gone missing from the captivity of Hamas. Of these, 30 are now reportedly being held by the Palestine Islamic Jihad group.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-delays-dilemmas-and-setbacks-a-look-inside-israel-hamas-hostage-deal-661420">Explained: Delays, dilemmas and setbacks — A look inside Israel-Hamas hostage deal</a></strong>&nbsp;</p>

<p>On November&nbsp;15, Musk posted on X his agreement with a post that falsely claimed Jewish people were stoking hatred against white people, saying the user who referenced the "Great Replacement" conspiracy theory was speaking "the actual truth".&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the post on X, top US companies including Walt Disney, Warner Bros Discovery and NBCUniversal parent Comcast suspended their advertisements on X, formerly known as Twitter.</p>

<p>The White House also slammed Musk for what it&nbsp;described as an "abhorrent promotion of antisemitic and racist hate" that "runs against our core values as Americans".</p>

<p>(<em>With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Billionaire business magnate Elon Musk received a symbolic dog tag from the father of an Israeli citizen held captive by Hamas in Gaza. Musk has promised to wear the purported dog tag till all the hostages are free.

Billionaire business magnate Elon Musk received a symbolic dog tag from the father of an Israeli citizen held captive by Hamas in Gaza. Musk has promised to wear the purported dog tag till all the hostages are free. Musk's visit to Israel comes amid a fragile truce in place between the two warring sides - Israel and Hamas, the latter designated a terrorist group by the US, UK, European Union and Australia. Musk was also recently assailed for an anti-Jewish post on his social media platform X. Also watch | Elon Musk visits Israel amid four-day truce in Gaza war × "Our hearts are hostage in Gaza," read the metal tag he received from Malki Shem-Tov, the father of hostage Omer Shem-Tov, in a video of Musk's visit, issued on Monday by the office of Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Musk placed it around his neck. Later on Monday, he wrote on X: "I will wear it every day until your loved ones are released." Dog tag in Israel amid war with Hamas The dog tags, prevalent throughout Israel, mark the October 7 killing spree by Hamas. On October 7, around 240 people were taken hostage by Hamas and Palestine Islamic Jihad. On Tuesday (Nov 28), Qatar, one of the two chief mediators -- the other being Egypt -- brokering a truce between Israel and Hamas, claimed that at least 40 hostages have gone missing from the captivity of Hamas. Of these, 30 are now reportedly being held by the Palestine Islamic Jihad group. Also read | Explained: Delays, dilemmas and setbacks — A look inside Israel-Hamas hostage deal On November 15, Musk posted on X his agreement with a post that falsely claimed Jewish people were stoking hatred against white people, saying the user who referenced the "Great Replacement" conspiracy theory was speaking "the actual truth". After the post on X, top US companies including Walt Disney, Warner Bros Discovery and NBCUniversal parent Comcast suspended their advertisements on X, formerly known as Twitter. The White House also slammed Musk for what it described as an "abhorrent promotion of antisemitic and racist hate" that "runs against our core values as Americans". (With inputs from agencies)

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In a resounding show of support for Palestine, Arab ambassadors and other diplomats convened in Delhi on Tuesday, ahead of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, observed annually on November 29.

Arab envoys gather in Delhi to express solidarity with Palestinians

William J. Burns, the C.I.A. director, arrived in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday for a new round of negotiations aimed at freeing more hostages held in Gaza, according to U.S. officials.

CIA director arrives in Qatar for meetings on extending Israel-Hamas truce deal

Israel-Hamas truce entered day four after fifty days of war nd bombardment that has killed thousands on both sides. Joyous and tearful reunions unfolded when people returned home.

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Israel-Hamas truce entered day four after fifty days of war and bombardment that has killed thousands on both sides. Joyous and tearful reunions unfolded when people returned home.

Israel-Hamas War: Hamas releases 4th batch of hostages

The four-day truce deal has been extended. Qatar confirms the development by posying 'X'. The truce is extended by two days. Agreement has been reached to extend the humanitarian truce.

Hamas confirms truce deal extension, as per reports

Hostage release: 20 women & children to be released in next two-days

American model Gigi Hadid has stirred controversy due to her recent comment on the Israel-Hamas war. The model who is half Palestinian has been vocal about her opinions on the Israel-Palestine conflict. The 28-year-old has attracted a lot of backlash after she accused Israel of “organ harvesting.” Hadid shared a reel on her Instagram story which claims “health officials admitted that Israeli authorities had harvested the organs of dead Palestinians for years without their consent."

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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.

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After a fatal incident in Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas, the role that cryptocurrency plays in supporting terrorists and extremist organizations has come under closer examination. Israel claims to have confiscated cryptocurrency accounts connected to Hamas. Lawmakers in the United States have called on the government to take action against Hamas and its affiliates' use of cryptocurrency.

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Israel-Hamas War: Tearful reunions of families and hostages

According to Qatar, which assisted in mediating the agreement, the released Israelis are dual citizens of France, Germany, and Argentina. After "52 days of suffering and despair," German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock welcomed the release of the hostages, including "two German teenagers."

Israel-Hamas war: Freed Israelis are dual nationals of France, Germany and Argentina

Israel-Hamas War: Hamas has released 69 hostages so far, released hostages share their experiences

Israel-Hamas truce deal extended by two more days, confirms Qatar

Israel-Hamas War: For every 10 hostages release, will extend truce by a day: Israel

Israel-Hamas War: Gaza truce deal extended by two days; White House welcomes announcement

41 construction workers remain trapped since November 12 in Uttarakhand tunnel. They were supplied with oxygen, water and food. Rescuers achieve major breakthrough. Green corridor from tunnel to hospital is set up for the workers.

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: All workers safe, rescue team conducting mock drills says NDRF | WION

Amid the return of the hostages and brief truce in the Israel Hamas War, it has come into the damage the conflict has done to the people. The use of anti-anxiety medicines has soared in Israel.

Israel-Hamas war: Use of anti-anxiety meds soars in Israel after hostages return amid truce | WION

There has been an agreement reached to prolong the Israel-Hamas truce for an additional two days, according to a spokesman for Qatar's Foreign Ministry on Monday. The main mediators in the ongoing dispute between Israel and Hamas have been Qatar and Egypt. On the last day of a four-day truce between the warring parties, the announcement is made.

Israel-Hamas war: Truce deal extended by two days, confirms Qatar

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: Hostages and prisoners share their ordeal in captivity | WION

33 Palestinian prisoners were freed and 11 more Gaza hostages were released by Israel. Israel-Gaza war truce extends for two more days. Glimpse of hope and humanity is seen in the middle of war says UN Chief.

Israel-Hamas war: Truce extends for two days giving glimpse of hope & humanity amid war | WION

The temporary pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas has entered its fifth day after a 48-hour extension to the truce deal was agreed. Qatar, which is mediating the truce deal says that Hamas confirmed it is committed to releasing further 20 hostages, 10 for each day of the extended truce.

Israel-Hamas abide by truce, discuss possible extensions & hostage release

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