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Posted at 9:32
More Israeli hostages released despite agonising delay
Urgent diplomacy enables the release of 13 more Israelis and 39 Palestinian prisoners under the fragile Gaza truce deal.
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Posted at 9:16
Graduation a 'dream come true' for asylum seeker
By Dawn Limbu & Jon Smith
BBC News
After abandoning his studies to flee Syria, Mohamed Taresh gains a masters degree.
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Posted at 7:57
Who are the released hostages?
Forty-one people captured during the 7 October attacks have been released by Hamas.
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Posted at 1:07
Stories of the hostages taken by Hamas from Israel
From elderly grandparents to young children, these are the people known to still be captive.
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Posted at 0:46
Crowds cheer Palestinians released from Israeli jail
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Video caption: West Bank crowds celebrate as bus carries freed Palestinian prisoners
Thirty-nine Palestinian prisoners have been released from an Israeli prison as part of the hostage deal with Hamas.
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Posted at 22:38 25 Nov
Watch: Gazans take stock of damaged neighbourhoods
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Video caption: Gazans take stock of their damaged neighbourhoods during temporary truce
Some residents have returned to northern Gaza during a four-day pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas.
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Posted at 20:11 25 Nov
'Torture' of waiting for my mother's release
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Video caption: 'Torture' of waiting for my mother's release - son of Hamas hostage
Noam Sagi is waiting to find out whether his mother, Ada Sagi, is on the list of hostages being released by Hamas.
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Posted at 15:27 25 Nov
Gazans use truce to search for loved ones
By Doug Faulkner
BBC News
The pause in fighting allows Gazans to gather supplies and assess the widespread damage.
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Posted at 15:00 25 Nov
Palestinian prisoner release a ‘window of hope’ for West Bank families
By Lucy Williamson in the West Bank
BBC News
The return of 39 women and teenagers is being seen by some as a symbolic victory over Israel.
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Posted at 12:55 25 Nov
Watch: Moment Israeli boy reunites with dad after hostage ordeal
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Video caption: Watch: Hostage boy's emotional reunion with his Dad
Nine-year-old Ohad Munder ran towards his father after his release by Hamas.
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Posted at 8:40 25 Nov
Families' relief as Israel hostages released
By George Wright
BBC News
Hostages including young children and elderly women are freed from Gaza during a temporary ceasefire.
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Posted at 7:31 25 Nov
Israel receives third list of hostages to be released as fragile truce holds
Palestinian prisoners in Israel will also be released, after a delay to Saturday's exchange was resolved following mediation.
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Posted at 0:54 25 Nov
'My father wasn’t released, but I’m happy for those families'
By Oliver Slow
BBC News
Relatives of those held hostage by Hamas hope Friday's deal paves the way for more to be released.
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Posted at 0:45 25 Nov
The rapper grateful to have bi-polar disorder
By DJ Edu
BBC This is Africa presenter
Khtek, one of Morocco's biggest rappers, talks to the BBC about sexism and mental illness.
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Posted at 0:23 25 Nov
When this truce ends, the decisive next phase of war begins
By Paul Adams
BBC News
If Israel decides to go south, a larger humanitarian disaster could be looming, writes Paul Adams.
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Posted at 19:32 24 Nov
Israel releases Palestinian prisoners
By Lucy Williamson & George Wright
BBC News in the West Bank and London
The group of women and teenage boys are in exchange for a group of hostages held by Hamas.
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Posted at 18:07 24 Nov
Watch: Freed hostages helped out of ambulances
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Video caption: Israel hostages: Freed women and child helped out of ambulance
They are some of the reported 24 hostages released by Hamas in Gaza and transferred into Egypt.
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Posted at 15:36 24 Nov
Cameron warns Israel over Gaza civilian casualties
By James Landale
BBC diplomatic correspondent in Ramallah
The foreign secretary tells Israel it will never be secure unless there is "security and stability" for the Palestinian people.
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Posted at 7:45 24 Nov
Watch: Moment Israel Gaza fighting pause begins
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Video caption: Watch: Moment Israel Gaza fighting pause begins
A long-anticipated four-day pause in hostilities has come into effect, with both sides saying the pause is temporary.
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Posted at 1:26 24 Nov
Why are Israel and Hamas fighting in Gaza?
Why did Hamas attack Israel, and what has happened in Gaza since the 7 October raid?
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