A Red Cross convoy carrying released Thai and Israeli hostages arrives at the Rafah border before crossing into Egypt. The Red Cross said it began Friday a multi-day operation to reunite hostages and detainees with their families in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories.

Israel-Hamas hostage deal: Hamas frees first batch of hostages under truce, including 13 Israelis

According to the Gaza government media office, there have been an estimated 5,500 child deaths in the Gaza Strip since October 7 as a result of frequent Israeli military airstrikes. Numerous people are reportedly missing and could be buried beneath the debris. In Gaza, a child dies every ten minutes on average since October 7.

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Over the course of the 24-hour period between Wednesday and Thursday afternoon, Israel increased the intensity of its bombardment of the Gaza Strip from "air, land, and sea" in preparation for the start of a truce on Friday.

Israel-Hamas war: Israel Defence Force says 'war is not over yet, the pause is temporary'

Just prior to the anticipated truce, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) emphasized on Friday that the "war is not over yet" and that northern Gaza remained a "dangerous war zone." "The conflict is still ongoing. In a video uploaded on X Friday, IDF Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee stated that the humanitarian ceasefire was only temporary.

Israel-Hamas war: IDF says any movement towards North Gaza remains forbidden from their side

Thirteen Israeli women and children would be released, and about thirty Palestinian women and male teenagers would be released in return, as part of a historic swap that was originally scheduled to take place gradually over four days on Friday.

Israel-Hamas war: Families await Gaza swap deal, hopeful about hostage exchange

The temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will begin at 7 a.m. on Friday, according to a spokesman for Qatar's foreign ministry, and the first group of 13 Israeli hostages will be released at 4 p.m. on Friday.

Israel-Hamas war: First batch of 13 hostages will be released at 4 PM Gaza time | Breaking

In a recent turn of events, Western brands are grappling with an unforeseen backlash across West Asia, driven by widespread discontent over Israel's military offensive in Gaza. From the bustling streets of Cairo to the quiet corners of Kuwait, iconic names like McDonald's and Starbucks find themselves entangled in a growing consumer movement.

Western fast-food chains and brands targetted in anti-Israel boycott

Israeli hostages have been released by Hamas and handed over to the Red Cross, reported Israel-based news site. It added that the released hostages are on their way to the Rafah crossing -- Gaza's border with Egypt.

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Hostages release: Convoy of Red Cross vehicles enters Rafah crossing from Gaza to Egypt

In recent weeks, a wave of consumer discontent has swept through West Asia, targeting brands over their perceived affiliations with Israel. From Cairo to Kuwait, fast-food giants like McDonald's and Starbucks find themselves at the centre of a silent protest. The trigger: Israel's military offensive in Gaza.

Western fast-food chains & brands targeted in anti-Israel boycott

A day later than initially announced, a four-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas will begin in Gaza on Friday morning, according to Qatar. This is because final details of the agreement, which will see the release of numerous Palestinian prisoners and hostages held by militants, are still being worked out.

Israel-Hamas war: Qatar confirms Gaza cease-fire will begin at Friday morning 7 AM local time

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Israel Hostages release: Gaza hostages cross border to Egypt, set to return to Israel

Hostages release: First batch of Israeli hostages released

Hostages release: Live images from Rafah border where hostages will arrive

A convoy of aid trucks entered Gaza from Egypt. The aid carries basic necessities.

Hostage release: Aid convoy enters Gaza from Egypt

Hostages release: Thai PM says 12 nationals freed by Hamas

Israel Hostages release: First group of Israeli hostages in the hands of Red Cross

13 Israeli hostages have been released by Hamas and handed over to the Red Cross, reported Israel-based news site. It added that the released hostages are on their way to the Rafah crossing -- Gaza's border with Egypt.

Israel-Hamas war hostage-for-prisoner swap

According to Qatar's foreign ministry, up to 13 women and children who were detained in Gaza as hostages by Hamas are scheduled to be released on Friday, November 24, in the afternoon local time. Israel and Hamas have decided to 'pause' the war for four days starting today, November 24, in order to free the hostages held by both sides.

Israel-Hamas Truce Deal: First group of 13 women and children held by Hamas to be released at 2 PM

While the hostage situation sees its first step to resolution, the ground realities in Gaza remain grim. The Israeli forces have arrested Al-Shifa hospital's Director and other medical personnel for questioning.

Israel-Hamas war: Al-Shifa hospital's director held up, Gaza's Health Minister condemns arrest

The release of hostages under a temporary truce between Israel and Palestinian Hamas militants will not happen before Friday, Israel's national security adviser and the U.S. said, dashing hopes of relatives that some would be freed on Thursday.

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Tensions are escalating between Lebanon and Israel. Two Lebanese journalists were killed in Israeli strikes this week. Beirut has accused the IDF of assassinating its journalists. While Hezbollah vowed revenge for the brutal attack. Ghadi Francis reports on the border escalations

Israel-Hamas war: Lebanon mourns the death of its journalists

Destruction similar to a massive natural disaster has ravaged Gaza. Hundreds and thousands have been displaced, rendered homeless. Winter is now setting in on the besieged enclave. Dropping temperatures present newer and harsher challenges for the people. What do the coming months look like for Gazans? Ghadi Francis reports.

Israel-Hamas war: No homes, no heating and dropping temperatures

This COP28 was supposed to be a landmark moment for West Asia. Dubai is hosting the UN Conference next week, but as opposed to what was expected, the climate talks will be overshadowed by the active war unravelling in the neighbourhood. We talk about how the Israel-Gaza war has derailed West Asia's climate action plans.

War in the West Asia Jeopardises climate talks

The landmark hostage deal has been sealed. A 4-day truce is in effect in Gaza. Hostages are being released, so are Palestinian detainees. As aid trucks flow into Gaza, we break down how this agreement came into being. Which players were involved in these fiercely curtained negotiations? Ghadi Francis reports.

Israel-Hamas war: 4-day pause after 7 weeks of deadly fighting

The breakthrough deal to pause the brutal and calamitous weekly-long war that is dragged on in the Gaza Strip has now come to a pause. It is a humanitarian pause and not a Ceasar as it is understood in the broader sense of the term now all of this has happened due to mediation efforts and this is the first pause in this ongoing Israel-Hamas War. It is aimed at facilitating the release of at least 50 Israeli hostages.

Israel-Hamas war: IDF completes preparations to receive hostages

Trucks of aid have begun entering Gaza through the Rafa Crossing just moments ago the first batch of trucks carrying essential supplies were seen entering Gaza from Egypt

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Seven weeks after Israeli forces relentlessly bombed Gaza, a 4-day truce shouldered on a hostage swap between Israel and Hamas that has come into effect as the fighting comes to a halt. Trucks of aids will also be allowed in the Gaza strip through the Rafah crossing.

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli armoured vehicles seen moving away from Gaza strip

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