November 28, 2023, 5:47 p.m
The hostages are handed over to the Red Cross
Hamas has begun handing over the fifth group of hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza. This is what the Wall Street Journal writes, citing Egyptian officials.
November 28, 2023, 5:28 p.m
In Rafah, we are ready to welcome ten Israeli hostages held by Hamas
Everything is ready on the Egyptian side to welcome the ten Israeli hostages who will be released today in exchange for 30 Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons. Security forces at the Rafah border crossing informed ANSA.
The alert level has actually been raised to activate the replacement procedures, which, according to the source, must begin in about three hours. Among the ten Israeli hostages freed by the factions were women and children. According to protocol, the hostages will be handed over to the Red Cross and the Egyptian security service in the Gaza Strip and will be reunited in one place before the handover process.
November 28, 2023, 4:34 p.m
Erdogan to Guterres: “Israel should be brought to justice for violations of international law”
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in a phone call with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres: “Israel continues to recklessly violate international law, the laws of war and human rights and must be held accountable for these crimes before an international tribunal.” During the meeting, Erdogan expressed his support Condolences for the more than 100 United Nations personnel who lost their lives in the Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip and expressed appreciation for Guterres’ visit to the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Israel. “Egypt, reports the Presidency of the Republic of Ankara.
November 28, 2023 3:48 p.m
General Halevi: “Ready to resume fighting”
“We will work to bring all hostages home,” Israeli Chief of Staff Gen. Herzi Halevi said. The return of dozens of hostages in recent days “is further proof (of the success, editor’s note) of significant military pressure, combined with a powerful and high-quality ground maneuver.” “The army – he added – is ready “To continue the fight” at the end of the ceasefire.
November 28, 2023, 3:47 p.m
Hamas: “We responded after Israel broke ceasefire”
“Tactical tensions erupted today following a clear violation by Israel of the ceasefire agreement in the north of the Gaza Strip. Our fighters responded to this violation.” Hamas made the announcement shortly after Israel reported three explosions in the area. “We are committed to the ceasefire as long as Israel is committed to it. We call on mediators to urge Israel to honor all agreements, both on earth and in heaven.” The incident occurred while waiting for the release of a new hostage.
November 28, 2023 3:36 p.m
Three bombs exploded in the north of the Gaza Strip, injuring three Israeli soldiers
Three bombs exploded in northern Gaza today near Israeli forces, “contrary to ceasefire agreements.” This was announced by the Israeli military spokesman. In one of these incidents, fire was opened on soldiers responding to the attack. “Some soldiers were not seriously injured,” the spokesman said.
November 28, 2023 3:35 p.m
Qatar: “The 20 hostages can be released in 48 hours”
Qatar’s foreign ministry says it is working on a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and that “certainly” 20 hostages are ready to be released in the next 48 hours. “We are working to strengthen Qatar’s mediation role to achieve a ceasefire and then a permanent ceasefire,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari said. “The placement priorities are women and children, then male civilians and the military.”
November 28, 2023 2:19 p.m
Israeli drones fly over the northern Gaza Strip
Israeli drones they would have flown over Be it Hanoon and other areas in the northern Gaza Strip. He brings it back Al Jazeera, citing an independent reporter based in the Palestinian enclave. This morning, the correspondent added, Israeli artillery will be used Bombings in the western and northern areas of the strip.
November 28, 2023 2:10 p.m
Blinken: “Continue work to release hostages in Gaza”
“I’m really happy to see that to return of the hostages to their homes, to their loved ones, and we will continue the work to bring as many hostages home as possible: today in MinisterialAmong other things, we will look at the Gaza crisis and the situation in general middle East“. This is what the US Secretary of State said Antony Blinken Arrival at the foreign ministers’ meeting Born.
November 28, 2023 1:25 p.m
Death of suspected hostage reported: He was the brother of a released woman
The family of Ravid Katz, believed to have been taken hostage by Hamas, received the sad news that the man was instead killed in the October 7 attack. The confirmation came later ID his remains. For the Katz family, it was a hard blow after the joy of being able to hug their sister again Doron Katz Asher (34 years old) and daughters Raz (5) and Aviv (2), were released on November 24 after being held hostage in Gaza for 50 days. Ravid, 51, was the father of three children aged 9 and 12 and a four-month-old girl. He lived with his family in Kibbutz Nir Oz. On October 7, his wife revival and the children saved themselves by hiding in a neighbor’s safe room. When this house was set on fire by the attackers HamasThe woman and children managed to hide in another shelter. “Yesterday we received the sad news that Ravid Katz, my wife Doron’s brother, was killed in the events of October 7th,” said his brother-in-law Yoni Asher, quoted by Times of Israel – he was an educated man in the beautiful land of Israel , a fantastic father to Shahar, Shira and little Alma, a partner for revival. We will always remember him.