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A teacher at a school in Brooklyn, United States recently came under fire after posting comments such as “Let Gaza Burn’’ and “There are no innocents,” on social media, reported the New York Post, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza.&nbsp;

The remarks have since prompted local pro-Palestinian activists and organisations to call on the city’s Department of Education to investigate the teacher identified as Robert Rossicone, an instructor at Fort Hamilton School.&nbsp;

<h2>‘Let Gaza burn’</h2>

Fort Hamilton is a public elementary-middle school which caters to students from the largest Palestinian-American and Arabic communities in the state, reported the New York Post.&nbsp;

The controversial remarks by Rossicone were made in response to a Hamas video that the Israeli Army provided CNN of the Palestinian militant group’s October 7 attack on the Jewish state.&nbsp;

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“Look at these ANIMALS. And the people who support this, or call for a ceasefire, are dogs as well,” said the school teacher, as quoted by the New York Post. He added, “Let Gaza Burn. There are no innocents if this is what is allowed to continue. Never again. By ANY means necessary.”

The attack, according to Israeli officials, claimed the lives of around 1,200 people while more than 200 people were taken as hostages.&nbsp;

Israel has since retaliated with heavy bombardment and a ground operation in Gaza which has killed nearly 15,000 people, mostly children, as per the claims of the Hamas-run government.&nbsp;

<h2>Organisations call for action</h2>

The group Stop Arab Hate took to X and posted screenshots of Rossicone’s profile as well as some of the other comments he made on social media.&nbsp;

“He believes people calling for ceasefire are ‘dogs,’ and describes women in the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) as a ‘72 virgins dating service’,” said the Stop Arab Hate group, in a post.&nbsp;

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This comes as several organisations have raised concerns about the rise in anti-Islamic and antisemitic incidents reported around the US since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war.&nbsp;

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Three students of Palestinian descent in the US city of Burlington in Vermont were shot on Saturday (Nov 25) in what the police have described as a suspected “hate-motivated crime.”&nbsp;

The assailant opened fire after he began to shout at and harass the three men who were speaking Arabic, said the Institute for Middle East Understanding.

The police confirmed that two of the young men were wearing keffiyehs – the traditional black and white Palestinian scarf – when they were attacked.&nbsp;

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A teacher at a school in Brooklyn, United States recently came under fire after posting comments such as “Let Gaza Burn’’ and “There are no innocents,” on social media, reported the New York Post, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza.

A teacher at a school in Brooklyn, United States recently came under fire after posting comments such as “Let Gaza Burn’’ and “There are no innocents,” on social media, reported the New York Post, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza. The remarks have since prompted local pro-Palestinian activists and organisations to call on the city’s Department of Education to investigate the teacher identified as Robert Rossicone, an instructor at Fort Hamilton School. ‘Let Gaza burn’ Fort Hamilton is a public elementary-middle school which caters to students from the largest Palestinian-American and Arabic communities in the state, reported the New York Post. The controversial remarks by Rossicone were made in response to a Hamas video that the Israeli Army provided CNN of the Palestinian militant group’s October 7 attack on the Jewish state. ALSO READ | Who is Avigail Idan? Youngest US hostage released by Hamas as part of four-day truce “Look at these ANIMALS. And the people who support this, or call for a ceasefire, are dogs as well,” said the school teacher, as quoted by the New York Post. He added, “Let Gaza Burn. There are no innocents if this is what is allowed to continue. Never again. By ANY means necessary.” The attack, according to Israeli officials, claimed the lives of around 1,200 people while more than 200 people were taken as hostages. Israel has since retaliated with heavy bombardment and a ground operation in Gaza which has killed nearly 15,000 people, mostly children, as per the claims of the Hamas-run government. Organisations call for action The group Stop Arab Hate took to X and posted screenshots of Rossicone’s profile as well as some of the other comments he made on social media. “He believes people calling for ceasefire are ‘dogs,’ and describes women in the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) as a ‘72 virgins dating service’,” said the Stop Arab Hate group, in a post. “Let Gaza burn. There are no innocents…” Robert Rossicone is a @NYCSchools educator at PS/IS 104 in Brooklyn, where he teaches social studies to children He believes people calling for ceasefire are “dogs”, and describes women in the IDF as a “72 virgins dating service” To… pic.twitter.com/Fuo3RZwz0u — Stop Arab Hate (@StopArabHate) November 25, 2023 × This comes as several organisations have raised concerns about the rise in anti-Islamic and antisemitic incidents reported around the US since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war. ALSO READ | US: Suspect arrested for shooting 3 students of Palestinian descent in possible 'hate-motivated crime' Three students of Palestinian descent in the US city of Burlington in Vermont were shot on Saturday (Nov 25) in what the police have described as a suspected “hate-motivated crime.” The assailant opened fire after he began to shout at and harass the three men who were speaking Arabic, said the Institute for Middle East Understanding. The police confirmed that two of the young men were wearing keffiyehs – the traditional black and white Palestinian scarf – when they were attacked. (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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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Sunday (Nov 26) that a total of 17 hostages were released by Hamas and handed over to the Red Cross. In a post on X, the IDF said, "Based on information that was received from the Red Cross, 14 Israeli hostages and three foreign national hostages have been transferred to the Red Cross."

The hostages released are 13 Israeli women and children, one man with Russian-Israeli citizenship and three Thai nationals, according to statements from different governments involved.

According to a list issued by the Israeli prime minister's office, there were nine children and four women among the released Israelis, including a four-year-old girl called Abigail whose case had been highlighted by US President Joe Biden.

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This is the third round of hostages being released from Hamas' captivity as the shaky four-day truce deal between the Palestinian militant group and Israel entered the third day.

In a statement, the Israeli Army said that&nbsp;13 of the 14 hostages released by Hamas were back in Israeli territory, and the remaining four were headed to Egypt.

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<h2>39 Palestinian prisoners to be released: Qatar</h2>

Qatar, meanwhile, announced that 39 Palestinian&nbsp;prisoners will be released from Israeli prisons.

"In implementation of the commitments of the third day of the humanitarian truce agreement, 39 Palestinian civilians will be released in exchange for the release of 13 Israeli civilians from Gaza, in addition to a Russian national and 3 Thais who have already been handed over to the ICRC," Qatar foreign ministry spokesperson&nbsp;Majed Al-Ansari said in a post on X.

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On Saturday night,&nbsp;Hamas freed 13 Israelis and four Thai hostages in exchange for 39 Palestinian prisoners who were in Israeli jails.

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Under the four-day truce which started on Friday,&nbsp;50 of the roughly 240&nbsp;hostages&nbsp;held by Hamas will be freed over four days in exchange for 150 Palestinian prisoners, with a built-in extension mechanism to prolong the process as long as at least 10 Israeli captives are released each day.

<h2>Netanyahu makes first visit to Gaza since start of conflict</h2>

On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made his first visit to the Gaza Strip since the start of the conflict on Oct 7. Prime Minister Netanyahu met troops in the war-torn region and said that Israel has the power, will, strength, and determination to achieve all goals of the conflict.

"I am not here to say to my friends here, to the fighters here, who tell me the same things, and I repeat this to you, citizens of Israel: we continue until the end - until victory. Nothing will stop us," Netanyahu added.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Sunday (Nov 26) that a total of 17 hostages were released by Hamas and handed over to the Red Cross. In a post on X, the IDF said, "Based on information that was received from the Red Cross, 14 Israeli hostages and three foreign national hostages have been transferred to the Red Cross.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Sunday (Nov 26) that a total of 17 hostages were released by Hamas and handed over to the Red Cross. In a post on X, the IDF said, "Based on information that was received from the Red Cross, 14 Israeli hostages and three foreign national hostages have been transferred to the Red Cross." The hostages released are 13 Israeli women and children, one man with Russian-Israeli citizenship and three Thai nationals, according to statements from different governments involved. According to a list issued by the Israeli prime minister's office, there were nine children and four women among the released Israelis, including a four-year-old girl called Abigail whose case had been highlighted by US President Joe Biden. Based on information that was received from the Red Cross, 14 Israeli hostages and three foreign national hostages have been transferred to the Red Cross. — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) November 26, 2023 × This is the third round of hostages being released from Hamas' captivity as the shaky four-day truce deal between the Palestinian militant group and Israel entered the third day. In a statement, the Israeli Army said that 13 of the 14 hostages released by Hamas were back in Israeli territory, and the remaining four were headed to Egypt. Click here to follow top updates on the Israel-Hamas war 39 Palestinian prisoners to be released: Qatar Qatar, meanwhile, announced that 39 Palestinian prisoners will be released from Israeli prisons. "In implementation of the commitments of the third day of the humanitarian truce agreement, 39 Palestinian civilians will be released in exchange for the release of 13 Israeli civilians from Gaza, in addition to a Russian national and 3 Thais who have already been handed over to the ICRC," Qatar foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari said in a post on X. All those released from Israeli prisons are minors, while those released from Gaza include 9 children and 4 women. Including 2 people holding American citizenships & 2 Hungarians. — د. ماجد محمد الأنصاري Dr. Majed Al Ansari (@majedalansari) November 26, 2023 × On Saturday night, Hamas freed 13 Israelis and four Thai hostages in exchange for 39 Palestinian prisoners who were in Israeli jails. Also read: Tanker linked to Israel seized off Yemeni coast in 3rd such attack amid Hamas war Under the four-day truce which started on Friday, 50 of the roughly 240 hostages held by Hamas will be freed over four days in exchange for 150 Palestinian prisoners, with a built-in extension mechanism to prolong the process as long as at least 10 Israeli captives are released each day. Netanyahu makes first visit to Gaza since start of conflict On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made his first visit to the Gaza Strip since the start of the conflict on Oct 7. Prime Minister Netanyahu met troops in the war-torn region and said that Israel has the power, will, strength, and determination to achieve all goals of the conflict. "I am not here to say to my friends here, to the fighters here, who tell me the same things, and I repeat this to you, citizens of Israel: we continue until the end - until victory. Nothing will stop us," Netanyahu added.

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Two hours after Gujarat Titans retained their captain, Hardik Pandya, on the IPL 2024 retention deadline day, the dream trade of Pandya returning to his former franchise, Mumbai Indians, turned into a reality. The most talked-about and perhaps the biggest trade in the tournament’s history is said to be completed, with details submitted to the BCCI and all parties concerned in IPL.

Worries of a spillover continue amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war as yet another incident took place when attackers seized the Liberian-flagged Central Park vessel, affiliated with Israel, off the Yemeni coast.

Worries of a spillover continue amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war as yet another incident took place when attackers seized the Liberian-flagged Central Park vessel, affiliated with Israel, off the Yemeni coast. Meanwhile, the Hamas militant group said that the Israeli offensive resulted in the death of the commander of its northern brigade, Ahmed Al-Ghandour, and four other senior leaders. In India, taking cues from the evolving health situation in China and the influenza outbreak affecting children, the centre has directed all states and union territories to remain vigilant against viral fever and respiratory diseases. Tanker linked to Israel seized off Yemeni coast in 3rd such attack 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. India: Centre asks states, UTs to be on alert after China's influenza outbreak Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration has instructed all states and union territories to stay on alert against viral fever and respiratory diseases in the wake of evolving health situation in China and consequent crisis posed by influenza outbreak which is specifically impacting the children. Israel war: Hamas says northern brigade commander, 4 other leaders killed Hamas said on Sunday (Nov 26) that the commander of its northern brigade and four other senior leaders were killed during the Israeli offensive. In a statement, the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades said that the northern brigade commander Ahmed Al-Ghandour was part of the Hamas' military council. According to a report by the news agency AFP, Ghandour had been jailed in Israel twice and reportedly lost two of his sons in Israeli airstrikes during the current war. Greece: Cargo ship sinks off Lesbos island, major search underway for 13 crew A major rescue operation was launched on Sunday (Nov 26) for 13 crew members who went missing after a Comoros-flagged cargo ship carrying 14 crew sank in gale-force winds off the Lesbos island. According to a report by the news agency AFP, the coastguard said that a navy helicopter picked up one crew member from the RAPTOR cargo ship. The crew member was taken to the Lesbos General Hospital. 15th Anniversary of 26/11: How prepared is India's Coastal Security apparatus? India marked the 15th anniversary of the dastardly 26th November terror attacks that laid seige to India's bustling financial capital, Mumbai. The attack was carried out by 10 Pakistani terrorists who had arrived via the sea route, as India and Pakistan share a porous maritime boundary. Amid surge in respiratory illnesses, China urges local authorities to have more fever clinics The Chinese health ministry on Sunday (Nov 26) urged local authorities to increase the number of fever clinics amid a surge in respiratory illnesses across the country. Addressing a press conference, National Health Commission spokesperson Mi Feng said that the surge in acute respiratory illnesses was linked to the simultaneous circulation of several kinds of pathogens, most prominently influenza. US raps PLA for accusing it of being 'security risk maker' in South China Sea US reacted on Sunday (Nov 26) after it faced a stern warning from the Chinese military when the American warship - the guided-missile destroyer - USS Hopper, reportedly entered waters off the Xisha Islands in the South China Sea. Gruesome execution in West Bank: 2 men shot and hung on pole over suspicion of spying for Israel Two men were executed by a Palestinian armed group in the West Bank city of Tulkarem on Friday (Nov 24) night on charges of being informants to Israel, according to media reports. The two were executed as a mob cheered on. A Palestinian journalist, speaking anonymously, reportedly mentioned that after being shot, the corpses were beaten and stomped on by residents. Animal: British censors give Ranbir’s movie 18+ certificate, film has ‘several scenes of domestic abuse' Ranbir Kapoor's Animal has been all over the headlines for the extreme violence and action in the movie. The movie that comes from director Sandeep Vanga Reddy got an 'A' certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). IPL 2024: Hardik Pandya traded to Mumbai Indians; Cameron Green joins RCB in all-cash deal Two hours after Gujarat Titans retained their captain, Hardik Pandya, on the IPL 2024 retention deadline day, the dream trade of Pandya returning to his former franchise, Mumbai Indians, turned into a reality. The most talked-about and perhaps the biggest trade in the tournament’s history is said to be completed, with details submitted to the BCCI and all parties concerned in IPL.

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On Saturday, gunshots were fired outside Indian Punjabi singer Gippy Grewal's Canada home. Hours after the shocking incident, gangster Lawrence Bishnoi took responsibility, stating the reason behind the attack. In a Facebook post, Bishnoi claimed that his gang was responsible for the gunshots that took place in the White Rock neighbourhood of Vancouver, Canada, near Grewal's home.

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The newly minted conservative coalition government in New Zealand will scrap the law that banned smoking for future generations, nearly a year after former liberal prime minister Jacinda Ardern had the legislation passed in parliament.

The newly minted conservative coalition government in New Zealand will scrap the law that banned smoking for future generations, nearly a year after former liberal prime minister Jacinda Ardern had the legislation passed in parliament. The reversal is expected to help the government pay for the tax cuts which was a major poll plank for the centre-right National Party. National agreed to bin the law as part of its coalition agreement with populist New Zealand First, The Guardian reported. The agreement between the two parties includes “removing requirements for de-nicotisation, removing the reduction in retail outlets and the generation ban”. The National Party won the largest share of votes in New Zealand's October 14 general election but needed the support of both right-wing ACT New Zealand and the populist New Zealand First parties to form a majority government. Notably, the National Party wooed the voters by promising relief to the middle class by bringing inflation under control. Tax cuts form a major part of the promise but to provide the relief, the exchequer needs money in its coffers. Finance Minister Nicola Willis last week said the laws, if implemented, would have significantly reduced the revenue for the government. “Coming back to those extra sources of revenue and other savings areas that will help us to fund the tax reduction, we have to remember that the changes to the smoke-free legislation had a significant impact on the Government books – with about $1 billion there.” According to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who was sworn in on Monday (Nov 27), the reversal will prevent a bootlegging industry from cropping up. “Concentrating the distribution of cigarettes in one store in one small town is going to be a massive magnet for crime,” Luxon was quoted as saying by Radio New Zealand. Watch | UK's PM Sunak wants to ban younger generations from smoking × What did the law say? Hailed when it was introduced, the anti-smoking law was expected to be implemented from July 2024. It included a complete ban on selling tobacco to anyone born on or after January 1, 2009 and implementing an annually rising smoking age. The ban, which was supposed to remain in place for a person’s whole life, made smoking punishable by a fine of up to NZ$150,000 ($ 95,910). These laws were introduced in a bid to make New Zealand “smoke-free” by 2025. Also read | New Zealand passes the world’s first law to ban smoking for the next generation New Zealand inspires UK While the Kiwis have gone back on the law, it did inspire British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to introduce a similar proposal in his country. Under the British version, a 14-year-old today will never be legally able to buy a cigarette, meaning, their generation will end up growing in a smoke-free environment, at least on paper. Quizzed if his government will revoke the legislation in future, following Wellington's lead, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said: "No, our position remains unchanged. We are committed to that." (With inputs from agencies)

'Win for tobacco lobby': New Zealand all set to scrap 'smoking generation ban'

Sierra Leone's government said it was in full control on Sunday (Nov 26) evening after reporting an attack at a military armoury in the capital Freetown that sparked armed clashes, which the president called an attempt to destabilise the state.

Sierra Leone's government said it was in full control on Sunday (Nov 26) evening after reporting an attack at a military armoury in the capital Freetown that sparked armed clashes, which the president called an attempt to destabilise the state. Authorities in the English-speaking West African country that has been going through a political crisis following elections in June this year -- have declared a national curfew until further notice. President Julius Maada Bio said late Sunday that calm had been restored after what he described as an attempt to undermine peace and stability in the country. "Most of the leaders have been arrested. Security operations and investigations are ongoing," Bio said on national television, adding that the government would "ensure that those responsible are held accountable". An AFP journalist said calm was slowly returning to the capital by Sunday evening, but checkpoints heavily guarded by security forces remained in place. The "government is in firm control of the security situation in Freetown, the attackers are retreating," information minister Chernor Bah earlier told AFP. Videos posted on social media appeared to show men in uniform under arrest in the back or beside a military pick-up truck. Earlier in the day, witnesses told AFP they heard gunshots and explosions in the city's Wilberforce district, where the armoury and some embassies are located. Other witnesses reported exchanges of fire near a barracks in Murray Town district, home to the navy, and outside another military site in Freetown. The information ministry reported attacks on prisons earlier in the day that obliged the security forces to retreat. "The prisons were thus overrun" with some detainees released and others "abducted", it said. Video posted on social networks suggested numerous prisoners had escaped from the central jail. One man who was in a group filmed on the street by an AFP correspondent said they had escaped from the prison. The information ministry said security forces had pushed the attackers to the outskirts of Freetown, with drone video taken by AFP showing empty streets in the capital. The situation remained unclear with the authorities making no comments on the motives or identity of the attackers. Also read | Sierra Leone under curfew after military armoury attacked 'Like a war' President Bio wrote on X, formerly Twitter, that the government would "continue to protect the peace and security of Sierra Leone against the forces that wish to truncate our much-cherished stability". "We remain resolute in our determination to protect democracy in Sierra Leone." Regional bloc the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which has contended with a series of coups among its members since 2020, issued a statement underlining "its zero-tolerance for unconstitutional change of government". Echoing language used to condemn past coup attempts, ECOWAS spoke of its "utter disgust" over a "plot by certain individuals to acquire arms and disturb the peace and constitutional order". The US embassy condemned on social media the bid to break into the armoury and offered continued support for those "working for a peaceful, democratic, healthy and prosperous Sierra Leone". The European Union's local representation expressed concern and called for the respect of constitutional order. Witness Susan Kargbo told AFP by telephone she was woken "by a loud sound of heavy machine gun (fire) and bombs coming from the Wilberforce barracks around 4:30 am. "I was shocked and... the gunshots continued until this morning, it was like a war," she said. Attackers 'repelled' The government said those attempting to break into the armoury had been repelled but asked the public to stay at home while security operations continued. The local representations of the UK and the European Union echoed the authorities' advice to stay at home. The civil aviation authority said Sierra Leone's airspace remained open but asked airlines to reschedule their flights after the lifting of the curfew. President Bio, who was first elected in 2018, was re-elected in June with 56.17 per cent of the vote -- just over the 55 per cent needed to avoid a run-off. International observers condemned inconsistencies and a lack of transparency in the count, as well as acts of violence and intimidation. The main opposition All People's Congress (APC) party disputed the results of the presidential, legislative and local elections on June 24 and boycotted all levels of government. The APC and the government signed an agreement in October following talks mediated by the Commonwealth, the African Union and ECOWAS. The APC agreed to end its boycott and begin participating in government in exchange for an end to detentions and court cases it said were politically motivated.

Sierra Leone: Calm restored after gunmen attack military barracks, claims president

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.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/the-capitals-between-killed-and-killers-dohas-vital-role-for-peace-in-west-asia-660534#google_vignette">The Capitals: Between killed and killers, Doha's vital role for peace in West Asia</a>

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.

The Capitals: Doha and Cairo's move towards ceasefire between Israel and Hamas

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In 2015, Levandowski founded his "Way of the Future" church while he was an engineer for Google's Waymo autonomous vehicle project. Levandowski claimed that despite the original church closing a few years later, his new endeavor already boasts "a couple thousand people" who are attempting to establish a "spiritual connection" with AI.

Anthony Levandowski relaunch his AI church

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