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Added on the 24/10/2023 12:30:59 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Israel announced the rescue of two hostages in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where the Hamas-run health ministry said 52 Palestinians including children were killed in heavy overnight air strikes. IMAGES
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
Relatives and supporters hold placards bearing portraits of Israeli hostages held in Gaza since the October 7 attacks by Hamas in Israel at a protest in Tel Aviv calling for their release. IMAGES
Relatives and friends gather for the funeral of Alon Shamriz, mistakenly killed by Israeli forces in Gaza after being held by Hamas for 70 days. He was among about 250 people taken hostage during Palestinian militant group Hamas's October 7 attacks in Israel, which killed around 1,140 people, mostly civilians, according to Israeli figures. 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
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.