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BBC OS: 2023/11/30 17:06 GMT: Hamas transfers more hostages to Israel

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Hamas transfers more hostages to Israel

2023/11/30 17:06 GMT

2023/11/30 17:06 GMT: Hamas transfers more hostages to Israel

BBC World Service - BBC OS, Hamas transfers more hostages to Israel

We hear about the latest hostages and prisoners to be freed as temporary ceasefire holds

Two more hostages have been freed by Hamas, and Israel says that more hostages are expected to be released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, as the temporary ceasefire continues for a seventh day.  We speak to families whose relatives have been released as part of the agreement between Hamas and Israel.  We hear the celebrations outside Bangkok international airport as 17 Thai hostages freed by Hamas returned home.  

Talks are continuing about extending the truce;  with Egypt saying it was working with Qatar to get a further two-day extension.   Our correspondent updates us on the diplomatic talks to extend the ceasefire.

On the opening day of the COP28 UN climate summit in Dubai, some noteworthy delegates have agreed that the fund to help countries hit by climate change can start distributing money. This fund will channel funds to countries hit badly by climate-related disasters. We hear from our climate reporter who is at the summit and a climate activist from Uganda who talks about her concerns about climate change.

This year’s Miss Universe Pageant, which was held in El Salvador was won by a contestant from Nepal, Jane Dipika Garrett, who made history by being the first plus sized model to make it to the international competition.  But it's not all been a good experience for her, she explains the horrific online trolling she has been subject to.

Shane MacGowan,  the Irish singer-songwriter of the band, 'The Pogues' has died at the age of 65.  One of his best known hits included Fairytale of New York, which has become a Christmas classic.  We hear about the legendary singer and hear tributes from fans.

(Photo: Israeli hostage Amit Soussana was released by Hamas, 30 November 2023.  She was at home on 7 October, when Hamas attacked Kibbutz Kfar Aza. Credit: family handout)

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