Release of Hostages:
- 24 hostages, including 13 Israelis, 10 Thai nationals, and a Filipino, were released by Hamas.
- The release occurred at the Kerem Shalom crossing bordering Israel and Gaza on November 24, 2023.
- It was part of the first stage of a prisoner swap under a four-day ceasefire deal.
- Israeli hostages, including women and children, underwent medical examinations before transfer.
Ceasefire and Aid:
- A temporary ceasefire is in place between Israeli and Hamas forces in the Gaza Strip.
- The ceasefire is initially for four or five days, with a possibility of extension.
- The United Nations reported the entry of the largest aid convoy since the start of the war into Gaza.
- The convoy is providing food, water, and medical supplies to hundreds of thousands of people.
Q.: Where did the release of hostages take place during Ceasefire between Israeli and Hamas forces in November 2023?
a. Tel Aviv
b. Kerem Shalom crossing
c. Gaza City
d. West Bank
Ans : b. Kerem Shalom crossing
