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Nine children are among 11 Israeli hostages released by Hamas as they head to Israeli territory.
Out of the remaining hostages, 49 are from Nir Oz.
This list includes women, men, children, mothers, fathers, grandfathers and grandmothers.
Osnat Peri, the Head of the Kibbutz says: “The news this evening brings a sigh of relief to our community, however we remain deeply concerned about our loved ones that are still held hostage. We demand the return of all hostages, immediately, whatever it takes.”
This comes as a a two-day extension to the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas, which was due to time out at the end of today, has been “agreed”, the Qatari foreign office has said, while a preliminary list of Israeli hostages to be released has been passed to the affected families.
Hamas confirmed that the ceasefire will continue for an additional two days “under the same conditions as the previous truce”. Israel has yet to comment.
A statement from Dr. Majed Al Ansari, the Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson, said: “The State of Qatar announces, as part of the ongoing mediation, an agreement has been reached to extend the humanitarian truce for an additional two days in the Gaza Strip.”
The Independent understands that there have been disagreements about who will be swapped today but that negotiations are now nearing completion.
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Qatar announces two-day extension to temporary Israel-Hamas truce
Qatar has announced that a two-day extension to a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas has been agreed upon.
A statement from a foreign ministry spokesperson said: “The State of Qatar announces, as part of the ongoing mediation, an agreement has been reached to extend the humanitarian truce for an additional two days in the Gaza Strip.”
Hamas confirmed the agreement, though Israel is yet to comment.
The extension should facilitate the release of dozens more Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners.
Tom Watling27 November 2023 16:33
Official Statement from Kibbutz Nir Oz
Residents of Kibbutz Nir Oz have confirmed that all 11 Israeli hostages to be released this evening are from our community.
Out of the remaining hostages, 49 are from Nir Oz.
This list includes women, men, children, mothers, fathers, grandfathers, and grandmothers.
Osnat Peri, the Head of the Kibbutz says: “The news this evening brings a sigh of relief to our community, however we remain deeply concerned about our loved ones that are still held hostage. We demand the return of all hostages, immediately, whatever it takes.”
Eitan Yahalomi 12 (child)
Sharon Kunio (mother)
Emma Kunio 3 (child)
Yuli Kunio 3 (child)
Karina Engel (mother)
Mika Engel 18 (child)
Yuval Engel 11 (child)
Sahar Kalderon 16 (child)
Erez Kalderon 13 (child)
Or Yaakov 16 (child)
Yagil Yaakov 13 (child)
Maryam Zakir-Hussain27 November 2023 20:26
Qatar foreign ministry: Israeli hostages released from Gaza include 3 French, 2 Germans and 6 Argentinians
Israeli hostages released from Gaza on Monday include three French citizens, two Germans and six Argentinians, a Qatari foreign ministry spokesman said on social media platform X.
Maryam Zakir-Hussain27 November 2023 20:15
11 hostages on their way to Israeli territory
The Israeli military has said that the Red Cross have confirmed that 11 hostages are on their way to Israeli territory in the latest hostage deal exchange since a temporary truce was struck four days ago.
Holly Evans27 November 2023 19:57
Hostage handover is underway to Red Cross
A hostage handover to release Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza is under way, a Palestinian official familiar with the truce efforts has said.
33 Palestinian prisoners are being exchanged for around 11 Israeli hostages, although this is yet to be officially confirmed.
Holly Evans27 November 2023 19:48
White House gives latest update on American hostage releases
White House gives latest update on American hostage releases
Holly Evans27 November 2023 19:35
Israeli media reporting that hostages are now in Israeli hands
Residents of Kibbutz Nir Oz have confirmed that all 11 Israeli hostages to be released this evening are from their community.
Out of the remaining hostages, 49 are from Nir Oz. This list includes women, men, children, mothers, fathers, grandfathers and grandmothers.
Osnat Peri, the Head of the Kibbutz says: “The news this evening brings a sigh of relief to our community, however we remain deeply concerned about our loved ones that are still held hostage. We demand the return of all hostages, immediately, whatever it takes.”
Bel Trew 27 November 2023 19:30
Foreign Office minister says temporary truce offers chance of more hostage releases
A two-day extension of a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas offers the chance to free further hostages, a Foreign Office minister has said.
Andrew Mitchell received reports of the deal while answering questions in the House of Commons and having previously insisted that the pause in hostilities “should not be a one-off”.
Addressing the chamber, he said: “There is some suggestion that while I’ve been on my feet in the House, Qatar has announced a truce would be extended by two days.
“Obviously, we all hope that is true and that more hostages, as a result, will be able to leave.”
Holly Evans27 November 2023 19:24
White House hope two American women to be freed from Gaza in hostage deal
The White House said U.S. officials hope two American women would be among those freed from Gaza, where it believes eight or nine U.S. citizens are being held.
Only one American-Israeli citizen, four-year-old Avigail Idan, has been released so far.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said it had notified the families of hostages due to be released on Monday, without specifying a number.
Netanyahu had said at the weekend that once the truce ended, “We will return with full force to achieve our goals: the elimination of Hamas; ensuring that Gaza does not return to what it was; and of course the release of all our hostages.”
Holly Evans27 November 2023 19:06
Suspect in shooting of three Palestinian students in Vermont pleads not guilty
The suspect in the shooting of three college students of Palestinian descent in Vermont over the weekend pleaded not guilty to three counts of attempted second-degree murder on Monday and was ordered by a judge to be held without bond.
The suspect, Jason J. Eaton, 48, appeared at an arraignment at the Chittenden County Criminal Court in Burlington via a remote video feed from the county jail, where he has been held since his arrest on Sunday.
Hisham Awartani, Kinnan Abdel Hamid and Tahseen Ahmed, three college students of Palestinian descent who were shot near the University of Vermont
(via REUTERS)
The attack is under investigation by local and federal authorities as a suspected hate-motivated crime. At the time of the shooting, two of the victims were wearing a keffiyeh, the traditional black-and-white checkered head scarf commonly worn in the Middle East, police said.
Police say Eaton used a pistol to shoot them on the street near the University of Vermont in Burlington on Saturday evening and then ran away.
All three remained under medical care on Monday, two with gunshot wounds in their torsos and one shot in the lower extremities. Two were in stable condition, while one has sustained much more serious injuries, police said.
Holly Evans27 November 2023 18:50