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Palestinians carrying a few salvageable items leave Gaza City to safer areas in the south on November 25, 2023, on the second day of a truce between Israel and Hamas. - Sputnik International

LIVE UPDATES: Netanyahu Vows to Continue Israeli Op Until Absolute Defeat Over Hamas

04:59 GMT 26.11.2023 (Updated: 06:09 GMT 27.11.2023)

On October 7, Hamas initiated a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza, triggering a strong response. Israel imposed a humanitarian blockade on Gaza and launched indiscriminate airstrikes in retaliation.

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said in a statement on Saturday that 61 trucks had delivered food, water and emergency medical supplies to northern Gaza amid the ongoing ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

The Israeli Prime Minister's Office, in turn, said Tel Aviv had received a list of hostages to be released on Sunday in accordance with a ceasefire agreement signed earlier with Hamas that calls for the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

"Security officials are checking the list" and the information has been passed on to the hostages' families, the office added. In a separate development on Saturday, Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari made clear in an interview with a US network that Doha, which earlier brokered the cease-fire deal, hopes to extend the Israeli-Hamas truce beyond the agreed four days.

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03:35 GMT 27.11.2023

Israeli President to Meet With Musk on Monday to Discuss Anti-Semitism - Reports

Israeli President Isaac Herzog will meet on Monday with the US billionaire and owner of social network X, Elon Musk, The Times of Israel reported on Sunday, citing the president's office.

On Friday, Israeli media reported that Musk could visit Israel and meet with both Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Some family members of hostages held in Gaza will join the meeting with Musk, the report said, adding that during the meeting, Herzog will "emphasize the need to act to combat rising anti-semitism online."

03:33 GMT 27.11.2023

IDF Says 200 Trucks Carrying Humanitarian Aid Entered Gaza on November 26

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Sunday that the Israeli Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) organized the entry of 200 trucks carrying humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.

"Today (Sunday), COGAT coordinated the entry of 200 trucks into the Gaza Strip, 42 of which were loaded with shelter equipment. This was with the approval of the government of Israel, in accordance with agreement with the United States, and in coordination with Egypt and the United Nations," the IDF said on Telegram.

In total, 226 trucks with shelter equipment entered Gaza, delivering "some 3,600 tonnes of tents, blankets and mattresses," the IDF said, adding that since October 7, over 2,000 trucks carrying humanitarian aid had entered the enclave.

On the same day, the Palestine Red Crescent Society said that it had delivered 100 truckloads of aid to the Gaza Strip on Sunday.

01:55 GMT 27.11.2023

Turkish President's Administration Blames Israel for Attacks on Journalists in Gaza

The head of the communications department in the Turkish presidential administration, Fahrettin Altun, on Sunday accused Israel of attacks on journalists covering events in Gaza, in particular the process of hostage exchange between Israel and Hamas.

"In defiance of international law, Israel continues its illegitimate methods by killing journalists reporting to the world on events in Gaza. We condemn the Israeli government for targeting journalists covering the hostage exchange with rubber bullets, gas and smoke grenades," Altun said on X.

He also urged Israel to immediately stop attacks on journalists, medical and aid workers, and Palestinian civilians, as well as respect international law.

01:54 GMT 27.11.2023

Egyptian President Thanks Emir of Qatar for Efforts to Establish Peace in Gaza - Office

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi thanked Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for joint efforts to establish a humanitarian truce in the Gaza Strip, the Egyptian president’s office said on Sunday.

"I extend sincere gratitude and appreciation to Emir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, for his and his work group’s efforts, which integrated with Egypt’s efforts to complete the humanitarian truce in the Gaza Strip and make the exchange of hostages and detainees a success," Sisi was quoted as saying by his office.

The Egyptian president also said that he expects further joint cooperation with Qatar "to fulfill the aspirations of the brotherly Palestinian people and establish just and comprehensive peace in the region."

23:01 GMT 26.11.2023

White House Says Acknowledges Idea of Putting Conditions on Military Aid to Israel

White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday that the United States does not rule out putting conditions on weapons supplies to Israel.

Earlier in the week, US President Joe Biden said that putting conditions military aid to Israel was a "worthwhile thought" amid the conflict in the Gaza Strip.

"We all saw what he said. He acknowledged the idea," Sullivan told the Face the Nation show aired on CBS when asked to comment on Biden's remarks.

At the same time, Sullivan said that the US considers its current approach to the conflict effective since it has "helped generate results," including the release of hostages, temporary truce and the delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians in the conflict-torn enclave.

22:58 GMT 26.11.2023

Qatari Prime Minister Expresses Hope More US Citizens Will Be Free Under Hamas-Israel Deal

Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on Sunday expressed hope that more US citizens would be released as part of the deal between Israel and Palestinian movement Hamas.

"Well, we are hopeful, actually, there are still some names, which supposed to be on the first group [of hostages released by Hamas]," the prime minister told CBS when asked whether more US citizens would be released soon.

He added that Doha did not have a confirmation of the upcoming release of US nationals. The truce deal might be extended if Hamas provides a list of more hostages who can be released, the prime minister also said.

Earlier in the day, an American news outlet reported on Sunday, citing sources, that Hamas under a truce deal with Israel has released the first US citizen, who is a four-year-old girl. Later, US President Joe Biden confirmed that the third group of hostages released by Hamas included the dual Israeli-US national called Abigail Edan.

21:11 GMT 26.11.2023

Netanyahu Tells Biden Gaza Truce Could Be Extended to Release More Hostages - Reports

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Joe Biden in a phone call that a current four-day can be extended to release more people held hostage by Palestinian movement Hamas, media reported, citing Netanyahu's video statement released after the call.

Netanyahu expressed readiness to extend the ceasefire to free up to 10 hostages for each day of a truce, The Times of Israel reported.

"At the end of the deal, we are returning full power to carry out our aims: destroy Hamas, ensure that Gaza won’t return to what it was and of course to free all of our hostages," Netanyahu was quoted by the newspaper as saying in the statement as well.

21:10 GMT 26.11.2023

Biden, Netanyahu Agree to Further Work to Free All Hostages Held by Hamas - White House

US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to continue working on the release of all hostages held by Palestinian movement Hamas during a phone call, the White House said in a statement on Sunday.

"President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to discuss the situation in Gaza ... The two leaders agreed that the work is not yet done and that they will continue working to secure the release of all hostages. The two leaders agreed to remain in close contact over the coming days," the statement read.

18:56 GMT 26.11.2023

Israel Releases Third Group of 39 Palestinian Detainees, They Arrive by Bus in Ramallah - Reports

Israel has released the third group of Palestinian detainees, consisting of 39 people, who later arrived by bus in Ramallah, Al Jazeera reported on Sunday.

Buses with the group of former Palestinian detainees that consists of only teenagers arrived in Ramallah from the Israeli Ofer prison located in the West Bank and the Moscobiyeh detention center in Jerusalem, the report said.

18:55 GMT 26.11.2023

Hamas Says Seeking to Extend Truce With Israel After Expiration of 4-Day Period

Palestinian movement Hamas said on Sunday that it supports the extension of the truce with Israel in the Gaza Strip after the expiration of the initial four-day period, while also seeking to release more hostages.

"Islamic resistance movement Hamas is seeking to extend the truce after the end of a four-day period, while seriously trying to increase the number of the released people as stated in the agreement on the humanitarian ceasefire," the movement said in a statement.

18:06 GMT 26.11.2023

Erdogan, Raisi Discuss Steps Toward Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Iranian counterpart, Ebrahim Raisi, have discussed steps toward a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and agreed to maintain coordination efforts on the matter, the Turkish president's office said on Sunday.

"A phone call took place between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. Illegal attacks by Israel against the Gaza Strip, efforts to provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians and steps that could be taken to ensure a permanent ceasefire in the region were discussed," the office said in a statement.

Erdogan and Raisi agreed to continue their joint efforts to reach sustainable peace in the region, the statement added.

17:50 GMT 26.11.2023

Four More German Hostages Released by Hamas in Gaza Strip - Foreign Minister

Another four German citizens were released as part of the second exchange of detainees and hostages between Israel and Palestinian movement Hamas on the night of Sunday, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said.

First four German nationals were released by Hamas on the first day of the four-day truce deal launched on Friday.

"Another four Germans with dual citizenship are among the hostages released. I think about them and about those who are still in Hamas' hands. We are working with full strength so that they could also be free soon," Baerbock wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Since Friday, Hamas has released three groups of hostages each including 13 Israelis. The latest group on Sunday also included three Thai and one Russian citizens, Hamas said.

16:55 GMT 26.11.2023

Hamas Releases First US Citizen Under Truce Deal With Israel - Reports

The Palestinian movement Hamas under a truce deal with Israel has released the first US citizen, who is a four-year-old girl, CNN reported on Sunday, citing sources.

Abigail Edan, a dual American-Israeli citizen captured by Hamas on October 7, is currently in the custody of International Committee of the Red Cross officials, the source was cited as saying.

16:09 GMT 26.11.2023

Red Cross Starts Accepting New Group of 13 Israeli, 5 Foreign Hostages From Gaza - Reports

The International Committee of the Red Cross has begun accepting a new group of 13 Israeli hostages and five citizens of other countries released by Palestinian movement Hamas, media reported on Sunday.

At the same time, the Israel Defense Forces wrote on Telegram, citing information received from the Red Cross, that 14 Israeli hostages and three foreign hostages had been handed over to the organization.

"Based on information that was received from the Red Cross, 14 Israeli hostages and three foreign hostages have been transferred to the Red Cross," the IDF said.

15:41 GMT 26.11.2023

Netanyahu Vows to Continue Israeli Op Until Absolute Defeat Over Hamas on Gaza Visit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Gaza Strip on Sunday and said that the operation will continue until the Palestinian movement Hamas is completely defeated.

"We are here in Gaza with our heroic fighters. We are working hard to bring back our kidnapped citizens, and eventually we will bring them all back," Netanyahu said.

"We will continue until the end — until victory. Nothing will stop us, and we are convinced that we have the will and the determination to achieve all the goals of the war, and we will do it," he said, specifying that Israel's three goals are to "eliminate Hamas, return all those abducted, and ensure that Gaza does not become a threat to Israel again."

14:32 GMT 26.11.2023

A Russian Citizen Released From Hamas Captivity

14:20 GMT 26.11.2023

Hamas Expected to Free US Citizen for First Time Since Start of Truce – Reports

A US citizen is expected to be released from Hamas captivity on Sunday, for the first time since Israel and the Palestinian movement agreed a four-day ceasefire, CNN reported, citing an Israeli official.

Currently, there are three US nationals, two women and a four-year-old girl, held hostage by Hamas, according to the report.

Former US President Donald Trump said earlier in the day that the absence of Americans among the hostages released by Hamas movement is evidence of disrespect for the United States and the current US leadership.

In October, the military wing of Hamas, Al Qassam Brigades, said that two US nationals had been freed for humanitarian reasons.

13:55 GMT 26.11.2023

Egypt Receives List of People Planned for Exchange Between Hamas, Israel - Official

Egypt has received a list of 13 Israeli hostages and 39 Palestinians who will be exchanged on Sunday as part of the Hamas-Israel agreement, Diaa Rashwan, the head of Egypt's State Information Service, said.

"Today, on Sunday, Egyptian authorities received a list of detainees in the Gaza Strip, which includes 13 Israelis. They also received a list of Palestinians planned to be released from Israeli prisons, which includes 39 Palestinians. An exchange between both sides is planned today," Rashwan was quoted as saying by the Youm7 newspaper.

13:18 GMT 26.11.2023

Al Qassam Brigades Says 4 Commanders Killed in Combat With Israel

The military wing of Hamas, Al Qassam Brigades, said on Sunday that four of its commanders had been killed during operation Al-Aqsa Flood against Israel.

One of them is Ahmed Al-Ghandour, also known as Abu Anas, a member of the military council and the commander of the Northern Brigade.

The movement did not provided any other details about their deaths.

09:40 GMT 26.11.2023

Hamas Provides Israel With List of 13 Hostages to Be Released on Sunday - Reports

The Palestinian movement Hamas has provided Israel with a list of 13 hostages whom it intends to release on Sunday under the bilateral truce deal, Israeli news website Ynet has reported, citing Israeli officials.

Earlier in the day, the Haaretz newspaper reported, citing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office, that Israeli authorities had received the list of hostages, without elaborating on the exact number.

Of the 13 hostages on the list, nine are children, Ynet reported.

Hamas has released two groups of 13 Israeli hostages each since Friday. The deal envisions the release of 50 people over four days, during which the sides pledged to suspend hostilities.