The latest from the Israel-Hamas War, 24 hostages have been released by Hamas and 39 prisoners have been released by Israel as a part of a 4-day truce. The war between Israel and Hamas which has been raging for weeks now finally witnesses a few moments of peace. Families on both sides of the war are now reuniting with their lost loved ones.

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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: Buses carrying freed Palestinians arrive at Beitunia checkpoint : IDF

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

Hostage release: Aid convoy enters Gaza from Egypt

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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.

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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.

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