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The Israeli military would take custody of the hostages and verify their identities, he said. A physician would examine each and administer immediate aid as necessary.
The truce, mediated by Qatar, is expected to see a total of 50 hostages released during a four-day pause in fighting. Sep 27 Claude Jarman Jr, American actor (Rio Grande, Inside Straight), born in Nashville, Tennessee The agreement came after weeks of talks involving Israel, Palestinian militant groups, Qatar, Egypt and the United States. Only medical screenings, the hostages would be allowed to call their families, by phone or video link. Counselors would be present to assist with the conversations – a particular concern for hostages who will be learning of the deaths of loved ones.
By the time darkness fell in Beitunia, anticipation had turned the atmosphere electric. Finally, the prisoners were released. One by one, the boys were hoisted onto the shoulders of young men in the crowd and carried toward the municipality building. They wore gray prison uniforms, and were draped in the bright green banners of Hamas. In Gaza City, Ayman Amin ventured out of the home where he has been sheltering with his wife, three children and a sister for the first time in five days. He found a wasteland of smashed buildings and neighbors pulling bodies from the rubble. Of course we’re happy, but how can we really rejoice,” said Titi’s husband, Mounir. “All that blood shed in Gaza, they were the price that was paid for this.” Sep 23 Per Olov Enquist, Swedish writer (Hour of the Lynx, The Royal Physician’s Visit), born in Hjoggbole, Sweden (d. 2020) Thirteen Israeli hostages – women and children ranging in age from 2 to 85 – were turned over by Hamas to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which transported them from Gaza into Egypt to be flown to hospitals for private reunions with loved ones. They were the first of 50 Israeli women and children to be released in exchange for 150 Palestinian women and children held in Israeli prisons over the next several days.
Mr Halabi had taken refuge in Rafah but is from Gaza City in the north, much of which has been reduced to rubble. Families of hostages participate in a special prayer service ahead of the release of hostages, outside the Museum of Tel Aviv on November 24, 2023 in Tel Aviv, Israel. Picture: Getty ImagesThe situation is so dangerous,” the 36-year-old said, speaking on the condition his last name be withheld out of fear for his safety. Hamas fighters have delayed the release of a new wave of hostages Saturday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners until Israel complies with a truce agreement, in a bitter blow to relatives. Jens Laerke, spokesman for the United Nations humanitarian agency, OCHA, expressed hope in Geneva that the pause “leads to a longer-term humanitarian ceasefire for the benefit of the people of Gaza, Israel and beyond.”
The Palestinian militant group’s armed wing said the issues of aid deliveries to the northern Gaza Strip and the selection criteria for prisoner releases were holding up the handover. He beamed as he spoke of his wife. But when the conversation turned to the war in Gaza, his face was somber. A bus containing the freed hostages drives into Israeli territory. Picture: Israeli Government Press Office There may be variations and additions to these rules. For example, if players who are sitting down, because they are "out", are able to catch a throw, then they may re-enter the play. [2] If the ball is tossed inaccurately or in an aggressive manner, then the person who threw the ball is "out". Other adaptations include disallowing players from returning the ball to the players from whom they have immediately received it (except in cases where only two players remain in the game) imposing time limits on how long players may hold the ball before being required to pass it and the teacher of the class joining in.Doron Katz Asher, a 34-year-old Israeli-German citizen, and daughters Raz, 4, and Aviv, 2, were kidnapped from a kibbutz in southern Israel on Oct. 7. Chen Dori-Roberts said he spotted his cousin Friday in footage of ambulances leaving Gaza but didn’t celebrate until her release was confirmed by Israeli officials.
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