Archives for November, 2023

Analysis

First Israeli hostages return home, but Hamas war is nowhere near over

Israelis are praying that hostage release process — which kicked off with the liberation of 13 children, mothers and elderly women — means that the other 37 abductees included in the deal with Hamas will also come home.

By Ben Caspit

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

'No more life there': Gaza refugees start anew in Bosnia

Agence France-Presse

As Israel’s economy slows, investors ask how long will Hamas war go on

Despite fears, previous periods of violence in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank showed the Israeli economy emerging stronger on the other side.

Israel

Why is Turkey securing trade with Israel as Erdogan cheers on Hamas?

The Turkish president may be the loudest leader speaking up for the Palestinians, but he has paid no heed to calls for sanctions that could really bite Israel.

Turkey

39 Palestinian prisoners freed under Hamas-Israel deal

By agreement, 150 Palestinians are expected to be released from Israeli jails, while 50 hostages held by Hamas will be turned over during a four-day cease-fire in Gaza.

Palestine

Life in displacement in Gaza: in search for safety, fuel, drinkable water

Amid shortages of drinking water, displaced women face a daily struggle to secure drinking water for their children.

Palestine

Hamas frees hostages as Gaza truce takes hold

Agence France-Presse

Gazans fill streets heading home as truce begins

Agence France-Presse

Breaking | Last Updated: November 24, 2023, 6:44 pm

Hamas releases 13 Israeli hostages

After a one-day delay, the Qatar-mediated deal for the liberation of hostages held in Gaza is underway.

Israel

'Repressive state': climate activists fear COP28 clampdown in UAE

Agence France-Presse

For a diaspora soccer club in Chile, 'Palestine exists'

Agence France-Presse

UAE: fossil fuel power and COP28 host

Agence France-Presse

'You are in a safe place': Israel prepares to embrace hostages

Agence France-Presse

Film star Hend Sabri quits as WFP ambassador over Gaza war

Agence France-Presse

Entire families 'wiped out' as war rages in Gaza

Agence France-Presse

Qatar says Hamas-Israel temporary cease-fire to begin Friday morning

The breakthrough agreement, which was delayed by a day, will see the release of 50 hostages held captive by Hamas in exchange for a four-day truce in Gaza.

Palestine