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Israel is due to release more than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners over the course of the 42-day initial cease-fire, according to the terms of the agreement, beginning with at least 90 on Sunday in exchange for three Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.Israelis say that many of the prisoners are terrorists and murderers. Many Palestinians see the imprisoned militants as freedom fighters against Israeli rule, and they argue that others were jailed by an unfair Israeli military justice system.Here are several of the most prominent Palestinian prisoners set to be released under the cease-fire, according to the Israeli Justice Ministry.Zakaria…

AFPOron Shaul was one of four Israelis being held by Hamas before the group’s 7 October 2023 attackThe Israeli military says special forces have recovered the body of a soldier killed in the 2014 Gaza war, which had been held hostage by Hamas since then.Staff Sgt Oron Shaul’s remains were found during a “covert, special operation” by the Israeli military and Shin Bet security service in Gaza, according to a statement.His family was informed following an identification procedure carried out by the National Institute of Forensic Medicine and the Military Rabbinate, it added.Hamas had been expected to hand over Shaul’s…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a security situation assessment over the delay in receiving the list of hostages who are expected to be released Sunday morning as part of a cease-fire agreement with Hamas.Netanyahu told the Israeli Defense Forces that the cease-fire would not begin until Israel has the list of hostages expected to be freed. Since Hamas has not yet given the names of the hostages, the IDF will continue to operate, as it is still striking inside Gaza. At least eight Gazans have been killed in IDF strikes since the cease-fire was set to begin, according to…

IDF ‘continues to attack’ in Gaza amid dispute as truce start delayedThe Israeli military says it “continues to attack” inside the Gaza Strip as a dispute with Hamas delayed the start of a planned ceasefire, the Associated Press is reporting.Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Daniel Hagari said the truce would not begin until Hamas handed over the names of three hostages to be released later on Sunday, echoing an earlier statement from prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Lorenzo Tondo reports that it was unclear if the dispute had been resolved when the deadline for the truce to begin passed at 8.30am local time.Hagari…

Australia’s upcoming Test tour of Sri Lanka is the perfect opportunity for selectors to try something different and right at the top of that list should be Adam Zampa.After the 3-1 series victory against India booked them a spot in the World Test Championship final this year, the two-game series beginning later this month is just a formality for the all-conquering Aussie team.Pat Cummins has already revealed he’s unlikely to play a role due to the impending birth of his second child, which should open the door for another seamer in the touring group.THE MOLE: Former teen sensation quits Dogs…

32. That’s how many BMW factories worldwide make cars and engines. One of them is in Chennai, where several models are assembled for the Indian market. Another is about to join them. This year, the iX1 will become the first electric BMW to be assembled in India. It’s not the regular zero-emission crossover since it’s slightly bigger. Yes, BMW India will build the stretched iX1.Being the elongated version makes it the biggest vehicle in its segment. BMW India goes as far as to say it’s one of the largest five-seater SUVs in the country. It’s 4616 millimeters (181.7 inches) long…

Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. In the world of TikTok, there isn’t a product recommendation you can’t find that’s already been reviewed or suggested by someone on the addictive social media app. We’re talking fashion, beauty, home decor, and even tech are some of the products you’ll find on your FYP being reviewed by Zoomers or Millennials, telling you if it’s actually worth your money or not. And the best part about this? We no longer have to scope out IRL opinions…

Privacy can be hard to come by in India. Life is a communal swirl of relatives, neighbors and friends. Cities are crowded, and prying eyes are everywhere.Enter Oyo, a popular hotel-booking platform. The company, backed by big names in venture capital, built a hip reputation as a gateway to “love hotels” for unmarried couples. Inside its budget rooms, young lovers who might otherwise be left to steal furtive kisses in the nooks and crannies of public parks or shopping malls could exert their passions behind closed doors.Now, Oyo is stepping back from its image as a refuge for hookups. This…

The Fabys fun and voting continues until our ceremony on Saturday, February 8th, 2025, where we will announce our winners! Until then, let’s get into our nominees for the most stylish influencers: Those who made our roster are fly for no reason! Whether they work in the industry or just werk the lens, they consistently have on the most covetable pieces that drive y’all to our inboxes asking for details. There are so many influencers on the scene, and this list is far from complete. Here’s a truncated taste of the creme de la creme: Vote above, and read on…

Amazon’s recently released Kindle Colorsoft is on sale for a substantial discount for the first time since its release last October. For a limited time, you can get Amazon’s first full-color e-ink tablet for $230, down from $280. The Prime-exclusive discount gets even better if you have an eligible trade-in device. If you trade-in an old device–it doesn’t need to be a Kindle–you’ll save an additional 20%.If you want to take notes on your Kindle, Amazon has preowned Kindle Scribe ereaders in like-new condition for as low as $234. You can also secure steep discounts on Kindle Fire HD tablets.…