Pope meets relatives of Hamas hostages, Palestinian prisoners
Wednesday, 22 November 2023 Pope Francis met with Israeli relatives of hostages held in Gaza and Palestinian prisoners in Israel, offering prayers for peace and acknowledging the suffering on both sides. The meetings were described as "exclusively humanitarian in nature" by the Vatican. The relatives expressed hope that the Pope's influence could help bring about the release of the hostages and access for the Red Cross. Israel and Hamas announced a deal allowing for the release of hostages and a four-day truce in Gaza.
Family members of two hostages being held in Gaza have issued an emotional plea for their safe return home. Thomas Hand and Iris Haim spoke at a press conference at the Israeli Embassy in London urging for the release of hostages caught up in the Israel-Hamas conflict since the attack on 7th October....
A crowd of Palestinians celebrate the release of prisoners from Israeli imprisonment upon their arrival in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah, as part of a Israel-Hamas hostage exchange..
Released Palestinian prisoners are welcomed home by relatives and friends in the occupied West Bank aboard a Red Cross bus, as part of a Hamas-Israel hostage swap deal.
Israel-Hamas Mediators
Work to Extend Truce, , More Captives to Be Freed.
The Israel-Hamas truce agreement was set to expire
on Nov. 29 after being extended for two days.
However, mediators in..
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Wednesday, 22 November 2023
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