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A framework for the release of hostages held in Gaza is to be relayed to Hamas, Qatar's prime minister says following meetings with US, Israeli and Egyptian officials. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani says "good progress" had been made during talks between the parties who were "hoping to relay this proposal to Hamas and to get them to a place where they engage positively and constructively in the process". SOUNDBITE
French-Israeli hostage Mia Shem, 21, who was held by Hamas since October 7, arrives by helicopter at the Sheba hospital in Ramat Gan. Shem was released along with another hostage, 40-year-old Amit Soussana, according to Israeli authorities. IMAGES
French-Israeli hostage Mia Shem, 21, hugs her mother and brother upon her arrival at the Hatzerim Israeli Air Force base, after her release by Hamas. Shem had been taken by Hamas at a music festival on October 7. She was released along with another hostage, 40-year-old Amit Soussana, according to Israeli authorities. Israel is due to release more Palestinian prisoners in turn. IMAGES
Sharon Avigdori hugs her son and relatives after the Israeli mother and her 12-year-old daughter Noam were released on Saturday from Hamas captivity in Gaza upon their arrival at Israel's Sheba Hospital. IMAGES
85-year-old Israeli Yocheved Lifshitz talks to the press at the Ichilov hospital in Tel Aviv, after bein held captive for more than two weeks in Gaza by Hamas militants. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.