<p>As the Israel-Hamas truce came into effect on Friday (Nov 24), 13 Israeli hostages were released on day one, including sisters aged 2 and 4 and their mother, a 5-year-old girl and her mother, as well as elderly women.</p>

<p>Among them was nine-year-old Ohad Munder, who spent his last birthday just a few days ago in Hamas’ captivity. Munder was among the four children released by the terror outfit on Friday, and was handed over to Red Cross staff before he returned home to his family in the Jewish nation.</p>

<p>His cousin watched Ohad Munder being handed over by Hamas to Red Cross staff and said, “I'm waiting to see Ohad and can't wait to give him his Rubik's cube which I know he really loved and he probably missed it so much. That's the first thing he takes everywhere he goes.”</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/celebrations-break-out-in-west-bank-as-prisoners-reach-home-to-heroic-welcome-662623"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Celebrations break out in West Bank as prisoners reach home to heroic welcome</strong></a></p>

<p>According to Ohad’s father, he, his mother Keren, and his grandmother Ruth, were all fine and healthy. “But Ohad Munder's grandfather, Avraham Munder, remained in captivity in Gaza,” he said.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) also published photos and videos of the released hostages, including a clip showing girl Emily Hand, 9, meeting her father Tom for the first time in 50 days and Hila Rotem, 13, being welcomed and embraced by her uncle.</p>

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<p>In exchange for the release of the 13 hostages, Israel freed 39 Palestinian prisoners on Friday, spurring a wave of celebration across the West Bank. Under the truce, Israel will release a total of 150 prisoners, in exchange for 50 individuals held hostage by Hamas.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;West Bank Palestinians rejoice the return of 39 prisoners</strong></p>

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<p>On day two of the truce, 13 Israeli and four Thai hostages were freed by Hamas, who later arrived in Israel. However, the release was hit by a delay, thanks to a dispute over aid.</p>

<p>Television footage captured the moment when the hostages, including six women and seven children and teenagers, crossed the Egyptian side of the Rafah border after leaving Gaza.</p>

<p>In exchange for the Israeli hostages, 39 Palestinian civilians, including 33 minors, were released from Israeli prisons.</p>


As the Israel-Hamas truce came into effect on Friday (Nov 24), 13 Israeli hostages were released on day one, including sisters aged 2 and 4 and their mother, a 5-year-old girl and her mother, as well as elderly women.

As the Israel-Hamas truce came into effect on Friday (Nov 24), 13 Israeli hostages were released on day one, including sisters aged 2 and 4 and their mother, a 5-year-old girl and her mother, as well as elderly women. Among them was nine-year-old Ohad Munder, who spent his last birthday just a few days ago in Hamas’ captivity. Munder was among the four children released by the terror outfit on Friday, and was handed over to Red Cross staff before he returned home to his family in the Jewish nation. His cousin watched Ohad Munder being handed over by Hamas to Red Cross staff and said, “I'm waiting to see Ohad and can't wait to give him his Rubik's cube which I know he really loved and he probably missed it so much. That's the first thing he takes everywhere he goes.” Also read: Celebrations break out in West Bank as prisoners reach home to heroic welcome According to Ohad’s father, he, his mother Keren, and his grandmother Ruth, were all fine and healthy. “But Ohad Munder's grandfather, Avraham Munder, remained in captivity in Gaza,” he said. Ohad Munder, his mother Keren, and grandmother Ruti in the first moments of reuniting with Ohad's father, brother, and other family members❤️ It's hard to see through all these tears. pic.twitter.com/cgfY8Dm3gF — Aviva Klompas (@AvivaKlompas) November 25, 2023 × Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) also published photos and videos of the released hostages, including a clip showing girl Emily Hand, 9, meeting her father Tom for the first time in 50 days and Hila Rotem, 13, being welcomed and embraced by her uncle. × In exchange for the release of the 13 hostages, Israel freed 39 Palestinian prisoners on Friday, spurring a wave of celebration across the West Bank. Under the truce, Israel will release a total of 150 prisoners, in exchange for 50 individuals held hostage by Hamas. Watch: West Bank Palestinians rejoice the return of 39 prisoners × On day two of the truce, 13 Israeli and four Thai hostages were freed by Hamas, who later arrived in Israel. However, the release was hit by a delay, thanks to a dispute over aid. Television footage captured the moment when the hostages, including six women and seven children and teenagers, crossed the Egyptian side of the Rafah border after leaving Gaza. In exchange for the Israeli hostages, 39 Palestinian civilians, including 33 minors, were released from Israeli prisons.

Watch: Joy, tears as 9-year-old Ohad Munder held hostage rejoins family in Israel

<p>Palestinian prisoners released by Israel as part of a four-day truce with Hamas reached home Friday (Nov 24) and were greeted by celebrations in the West Bank.</p>

<p>A total of 39 prisoners were freed on day one of the truce, and reached home to a heroic welcome, with fireworks clouding the night sky and patriotic Palestinian music exalting the atmosphere.</p>

<p>Some of the prisoners were draped in Palestinian and Hamas flags.</p>

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<p>“I have no words, I have no words,” released 17-year-old Jamal Brahma was quoted as saying by Associated Press, as he searched for something to say to the hordes of jostling journalists and thousands of chanting Palestinians, many in national dress. “Thank God,” he managed to utter.</p>

<h2><strong>Israel to release 150 hostages</strong></h2>

<p>Under the deal, Israel will release 150 Palestinian prisoners over the next four days. The truce can be extended an extra day, as per Israel’s offer, for every 10 additional hostages released.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Israel-Hamas War: 300 Palestinian prisoners to be released as people in Gaza await swap deal</strong></p>

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<p>Some of them were accused of staging attacks on Israeli security forces and some were even convicted. Some teenagers were arrested for throwing stones at the IDF, and were charged with ‘supporting terrorism.’</p>

<h2><strong>Israel launches crackdown on celebrations</strong></h2>

<p>As Israeli-controlled West Bank basked in celebrations, Israeli authorities reacted by launching a stiff crackdown.</p>

<p>Israeli security forces at one point unleashed tear gas canisters on the crowds, sending young men, old women and small children sprinting away.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-war-live-palestinian-doctor-says-israeli-strike-on-un-school-kills-27-662102"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war top developments: 13 freed hostages `inside Israeli territory`</strong></a></p>

<p>“The army is trying to take this moment away from us but they can’t,” Mays Foqaha said as she tumbled into the arms of her newly released 18-year-old friend, Nour al-Taher from Nablus, who was arrested during a protest in September at the Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. ”This is our day of victory.”</p>

<p>Israel currently holds a record 2,200 Palestinians in administrative detention, a policy defended by Israel as a counter-terrorism measure. This has sparked controversy, with Palestinians considering them prisoners of war and allocating public funds for their support, a practice criticised by Israel and the US as an incentive for violence.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Palestinian prisoners released by Israel as part of a four-day truce with Hamas reached home Friday (Nov 24) and were greeted by celebrations in the West Bank. A total of 39 prisoners were freed on day one of the truce, and reached home to a heroic welcome, with fireworks clouding the night sky and patriotic Palestinian music exalting the atmosphere.

Palestinian prisoners released by Israel as part of a four-day truce with Hamas reached home Friday (Nov 24) and were greeted by celebrations in the West Bank. A total of 39 prisoners were freed on day one of the truce, and reached home to a heroic welcome, with fireworks clouding the night sky and patriotic Palestinian music exalting the atmosphere. Some of the prisoners were draped in Palestinian and Hamas flags. Celebration in Palestine after the release of Palestinian prisoners. pic.twitter.com/eKWWZnxKQ6 — Mehfooz (@Mehfooz_zaki) November 24, 2023 × “Thank you, thank you, Gaza.” chants of young men in Beitunia, Ramallah, in a massive celebration of freed children captives on the streets of Ramallah pic.twitter.com/jQyUdl6Ea0 — Palestine Captives 𓂆 (@Palestinecapti1) November 24, 2023 × “I have no words, I have no words,” released 17-year-old Jamal Brahma was quoted as saying by Associated Press, as he searched for something to say to the hordes of jostling journalists and thousands of chanting Palestinians, many in national dress. “Thank God,” he managed to utter. Israel to release 150 hostages Under the deal, Israel will release 150 Palestinian prisoners over the next four days. The truce can be extended an extra day, as per Israel’s offer, for every 10 additional hostages released. Watch: Israel-Hamas War: 300 Palestinian prisoners to be released as people in Gaza await swap deal × Some of them were accused of staging attacks on Israeli security forces and some were even convicted. Some teenagers were arrested for throwing stones at the IDF, and were charged with ‘supporting terrorism.’ Israel launches crackdown on celebrations As Israeli-controlled West Bank basked in celebrations, Israeli authorities reacted by launching a stiff crackdown. Israeli security forces at one point unleashed tear gas canisters on the crowds, sending young men, old women and small children sprinting away. Also read: Israel-Hamas war top developments: 13 freed hostages `inside Israeli territory` “The army is trying to take this moment away from us but they can’t,” Mays Foqaha said as she tumbled into the arms of her newly released 18-year-old friend, Nour al-Taher from Nablus, who was arrested during a protest in September at the Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. ”This is our day of victory.” Israel currently holds a record 2,200 Palestinians in administrative detention, a policy defended by Israel as a counter-terrorism measure. This has sparked controversy, with Palestinians considering them prisoners of war and allocating public funds for their support, a practice criticised by Israel and the US as an incentive for violence. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>US billionaire Elon Musk announced Tuesday (Nov 21) that his social media platform X will donate a share of its advertising and subscription revenue to hospitals both in Israel and war-torn Gaza.</p>

<p>"X Corp will be donating all revenue from advertising and subscriptions associated with the war in Gaza to hospitals in Israel and the Red Cross/Crescent in Gaza," Musk wrote in a post on X.</p>

<p>The announcement comes as Israel continues to pound terror infrastructure in Gaza, including hospitals where the Israeli forces say Hamas operatives have been hiding.</p>

<p>Musk in another post provided details on how the funds will be wired to the Israeli and Gazan hospitals.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-lawmakers-accuse-elon-musk-of-benefiting-financially-from-anti-israel-propaganda-on-x-661269"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;US lawmakers accuse Elon Musk of benefiting financially from anti-Israel propaganda on X</strong></a></p>

<p>"We will track how funds are spent and go through the Red Cross/Crescent. Better ideas are welcome. We should care about the innocent, regardless of race, creed, religion or anything else," he wrote.</p>

<p>Musk took the decision after several big corporations including Apple, Disney and IBM pulled their ads off his X platform, accusing it of failing to contain pro-Nazi content and hate speech.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Elon Musk threatens to sue watchdog</strong></p>

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<p>Similar concerns were raised after some of the ads were shown right next to the alleged ‘antisemitic’ posts on X.</p>

<p>Earlier, Musk faced allegations of himself promoting the antisemitic behaviour on X by supporting a conspiracy theory that suggests Jewish people "have been pushing the exact kind of dialectical hatred against whites that they claim to want people to stop using against them.”</p>

<p>While quoting a post on X bearing the above message, Musk had said the user had "said the actual truth".</p>

<p>The controversy caused several advertisers including Warner Bros., Paramount Global and Comcast to temporarily stop spending on the platform.</p>

<p>The White House on Nov 17 also waded into the controversy, condemning Musk’s post and calling it an "abhorrent promotion of antisemitic and racist hate”.</p>

<p>"We condemn this abhorrent promotion of anti-semitic and racist hate in the strongest terms, which runs against our core values as Americans," White House spokesperson Andrew Bates said in a statement.</p>

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US billionaire Elon Musk announced Tuesday (Nov 21) that his social media platform X will donate a share of its advertising and subscription revenue to hospitals both in Israel and war-torn Gaza.

US billionaire Elon Musk announced Tuesday (Nov 21) that his social media platform X will donate a share of its advertising and subscription revenue to hospitals both in Israel and war-torn Gaza. "X Corp will be donating all revenue from advertising and subscriptions associated with the war in Gaza to hospitals in Israel and the Red Cross/Crescent in Gaza," Musk wrote in a post on X. The announcement comes as Israel continues to pound terror infrastructure in Gaza, including hospitals where the Israeli forces say Hamas operatives have been hiding. Musk in another post provided details on how the funds will be wired to the Israeli and Gazan hospitals. Also read: US lawmakers accuse Elon Musk of benefiting financially from anti-Israel propaganda on X "We will track how funds are spent and go through the Red Cross/Crescent. Better ideas are welcome. We should care about the innocent, regardless of race, creed, religion or anything else," he wrote. Musk took the decision after several big corporations including Apple, Disney and IBM pulled their ads off his X platform, accusing it of failing to contain pro-Nazi content and hate speech. Watch: Elon Musk threatens to sue watchdog × Similar concerns were raised after some of the ads were shown right next to the alleged ‘antisemitic’ posts on X. Earlier, Musk faced allegations of himself promoting the antisemitic behaviour on X by supporting a conspiracy theory that suggests Jewish people "have been pushing the exact kind of dialectical hatred against whites that they claim to want people to stop using against them.” While quoting a post on X bearing the above message, Musk had said the user had "said the actual truth". The controversy caused several advertisers including Warner Bros., Paramount Global and Comcast to temporarily stop spending on the platform. The White House on Nov 17 also waded into the controversy, condemning Musk’s post and calling it an "abhorrent promotion of antisemitic and racist hate”. "We condemn this abhorrent promotion of anti-semitic and racist hate in the strongest terms, which runs against our core values as Americans," White House spokesperson Andrew Bates said in a statement. (With inputs from agencies)

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