7th day of truce: Eight Israeli hostages released in place of 30 Palestinians
Friday, 1 December 2023 Eight Israeli hostages were released from Hamas captivity in the Gaza strip as part of a temporary cease-fire deal. Israel freed 30 Palestinian prisoners under the truce deal. International pressure has mounted for the truce to be upheld after weeks of Israeli bombardment and ground campaign. Thousands of Palestinians have been killed by Israel, leading to a humanitarian crisis. In a daily ritual, Hamas released a video showing the hostages being turned over to the Red Cross.
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Friday, 1 December 2023
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