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UNICEF: "Truly Terrifying Situation"

Israel's decision to stop the introduction of humanitarian aid to Gaza is being criticized. Most people here are dependent on the aid shipments, says Unicef's spokesperson Salim Oweis, on site in Gaza, to TT.
UNICEF: "Truly Terrifying Situation"

The Alarm from the West Bank: Resembles Gaza More and More

Shooting at ambulances, volunteers with bulletproof vests and hundreds of roadblocks hindering the life-saving work. The situation on the West Bank is increasingly resembling that in Gaza, according to the Swedish Red Cross Secretary-General Ulrika Modéer.
The Alarm from the West Bank: Resembles Gaza More and More

Identified Dead Hostages – Palestinians Released

Terror-labelled Hamas has handed over four dead hostages to Israel, confirms the Israeli government. At the same time, convoys with hundreds of released Palestinian prisoners left Israeli prisons.
Identified Dead Hostages – Palestinians Released

Russia: Agreement with Ukraine on evacuation in Kursk

An agreement has been reached between Russia, Ukraine, and the Red Cross to evacuate civilians from Kursk, according to Russia's human rights commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova. Ukraine has not commented on the information.
Russia: Agreement with Ukraine on evacuation in Kursk

Israel halted exchange – threatens Hamas

Hamas released, as agreed, six living hostages on Saturday. Israel was to release more than 600 Palestinian prisoners in exchange, but has postponed the release.
Israel halted exchange – threatens Hamas

Six hostages freed – six fates in Hamas captivity

Terror-labelled Hamas has released six more hostages: six fates in dreadful captivity. .
Six hostages freed – six fates in Hamas captivity

More hostages released by Hamas

Hamas has released more living hostages in one of the last steps of the fragile ceasefire's first phase. Several have been paraded before crowds in Gaza and then taken to Israel.
More hostages released by Hamas

Israel: The Hostage Children Were Killed "With Premeditation"

The two children whose remains Israel has received back from Hamas "were killed with bare hands by terrorists". This is stated by the Israeli military.
Israel: The Hostage Children Were Killed "With Premeditation"

Israel in mourning as bodies of hostages are handed over

Hamas has handed over four dead Israeli hostages, including a mother and her two children. "A whole nation's hearts are in shambles", said Israel's President.
Israel in mourning as bodies of hostages are handed over

New Exchange: Hundreds of Palestinians for Hostages

They were pale and dressed in training clothes when they were forced up onto a stage before the release from the terrorist-stamped Hamas. Three more from the hostage group held in Gaza have been released.
New Exchange: Hundreds of Palestinians for Hostages

Freed Hostage Testifies to Starvation in Gaza

American-Israeli Keith Siegel, who was captured by Hamas in the terrorist attack on October 7, 2023, and released on February 1 this year, tells that he was subjected to starvation and torture during his time as a hostage. .
Freed Hostage Testifies to Starvation in Gaza

New Israeli anger as hostages were paraded on stage

Three men from Hamas, who were being held as hostages, have been released in the latest phase of the Gaza ceasefire. In return, Israel is releasing 183 so-called security prisoners.
New Israeli anger as hostages were paraded on stage

UN condemns Rwanda's support to M23 militia

The UN Human Rights Council condemns Rwanda's support to rebel militias in eastern Congo-Kinshasa and will establish an expert group to investigate human rights violations. .
UN condemns Rwanda's support to M23 militia

Two years later – half a million without proper housing

Despite the fact that two years have passed since one of Turkey's largest disasters, nearly half a million people still live in temporary container homes. Not even half of all houses have been rebuilt for those affected.
Two years later – half a million without proper housing

Niger orders Red Cross to leave the country

The ruling military junta in Niger has ordered the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to leave the country immediately, according to a source. .
Niger orders Red Cross to leave the country

The Red Cross stops selling Shein clothes

The Swedish Red Cross is urging its second-hand stores to stop selling clothes from the Chinese fast fashion company Shein, reports [P4 Sörmland](https://www. sverigesradio.
The Red Cross stops selling Shein clothes

Three hostages released – prisoners freed from Israel

Three men who were held hostage by terrorist-stamped Hamas have been released and allowed to return to Israel. After the release, Israel has released Palestinians who have been imprisoned in Israeli prisons.
Three hostages released – prisoners freed from Israel

Israel resumes release of Palestinian prisoners

Israel paused the release of Palestinian prisoners included in the agreement with Hamas after dissatisfaction with the circumstances when the hostages were released. But on Thursday afternoon, buses with Palestinian prisoners left an Israeli prison on the West Bank, following guarantees from Hamas.
Israel resumes release of Palestinian prisoners

Chaos in Congo - Embassies Attacked in Kinshasa

Ambassadors in Congo's capital Kinshasa are attacked by large crowds of dissatisfied demonstrators, in protest against Rwanda-backed guerrilla capturing the million-city Goma. The UN warns of food shortages in the Goma area, where dead bodies are reported to be lying on the streets and the M23 rebels are said to have taken control of the airport.
Chaos in Congo - Embassies Attacked in Kinshasa

200 Palestinian prisoners released

Four people who were hostages of the terrorist-stamped Hamas have been released. At the same time, 200 Palestinian prisoners have been released from Israeli prisons.
200 Palestinian prisoners released

Hamas maintains grip on power in Gaza's ruins

After 15 months of war, they have blended in with the masses of fleeing Palestinians. When the smoke settles in Gaza's ruins, it becomes clear that terrorist-stamped Hamas still holds a grip on power.
Hamas maintains grip on power in Gaza's ruins

Released Hostages: Were Terrified at the Handover

They were taken from place to place and rarely saw the daylight. The women released from Hamas captivity testify about 471 days of harsh suffering.
Released Hostages: Were Terrified at the Handover

90 Palestinians Released by Israel

90 Palestinians who have been imprisoned in Israel have been released as part of the ceasefire agreement with Hamas, according to Israel's prison authority. .
90 Palestinians Released by Israel

90 Palestinians released on Sunday

On Sunday, 90 Palestinians being held in Israel will be released, as part of the ceasefire agreement, reports Haaretz. .
90 Palestinians released on Sunday
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