Israel at war: What happened on day 51?

14 Israeli hostages, three Thai nationals return from Gaza on Sunday • 40 Israeli women, children reunited with their families

A boy waves an Israeli flag, as people wait for an expected convoy carrying newly released hostages that were seized during the October 7 attack by Palestinian militant group Hamas and held in the Gaza Strip, in Ofakim, Israel, November 26, 2023
A boy waves an Israeli flag, as people wait for an expected convoy carrying newly released hostages that were seized during the October 7 attack by Palestinian militant group Hamas and held in the Gaza Strip, in Ofakim, Israel, November 26, 2023
(photo credit: REUTERS/AMIR COHEN)

WATCH LIVE: IDF confirms return of 14 Israeli, three foreign hostages

One Russian-Israeli released at the request of Russian President Vladimir Putin • One Israeli hostage rushed to hospital in serious condition

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Israeli civilians welcome the return of 14 Israeli hostages from the Gaza Strip at the northern Negev moshav of Patish on Sunday, November 26, 2023 (VIA MAARIV ONLINE)
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Israel's Mossad hosts Qatari counterparts on Gaza ceasefire talks

A Qatari delegation traveled to Israel on Saturday to discuss a possible extension to the truce, an official said.

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Mossad Director David Barnea speaks during a Conference of the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), in Tel Aviv, on September 10, 2023.
Mossad Director David Barnea speaks during a Conference of the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), in Tel Aviv, on September 10, 2023.
(photo credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI/FLASH90)
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Israel grants citizenship to Eritrean resident for October 7 heroics

Interior Minister Moshe Arbel said it was "the least that can be done," and that "gratitude is the highest Jewish value."

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Minister of the Interior Moshe Arbel with Eritrean citizen Molugata Tsagai, who saved the life of an IDF officer on October 7. As a token of gratitude, Arbel had the Ministry grant residency status to Tsagai. November 26, 2023.
Minister of the Interior Moshe Arbel with Eritrean citizen Molugata Tsagai, who saved the life of an IDF officer on October 7. As a token of gratitude, Arbel had the Ministry grant residency status to Tsagai. November 26, 2023.
(photo credit: COURTESY INTERIOR MINISTRY)
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WATCH: Hostages released on Saturday reunite with family members

The best snapshots as 13 released hostages were reunited with their family members in Israel on Saturday. 

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The Avigdori family reunites on Saturday evening after the releases of mother Sharon and 12-year-old daughter Noam (HAIM ZACH/GPO)
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Elderly Israeli hostage rushed to hospital, in serious condition

The 84-year-old was rushed to the Beersheba hospital via helicopter immediately upon her reentry into Israel on Sunday night.

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Elma Avraham, 84, who was released after being taken hostage during the October 7 massacre
Elma Avraham, 84, who was released after being taken hostage during the October 7 massacre
(photo credit: Hostage and Missing Families Forum)
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Hamas formally requests Gaza ceasefire extension from Israel

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Palestinian prisoners swapped are criminals, unlike Israeli hostages

While Hamas kidnapped children, Israel simply arrested those who attempted to commit violent crimes and acts of terror. The situations of the exchanged were not the same.

ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
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Released Palestinian prisoners react after leaving the Israeli military prison, Ofer, amid a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, near Ramallah, November 26, 2023
Released Palestinian prisoners react after leaving the Israeli military prison, Ofer, amid a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, near Ramallah, November 26, 2023
(photo credit: REUTERS/AMMAR AWAD)
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Aviva Siegal reacts as she returns home

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Aviva Adrienne Siegel, 63, who was released after being taken hostage during the October 7 attack by Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, reacts while being transported, in Ofakim, Israel, November 26, 2023
Aviva Adrienne Siegel, 63, who was released after being taken hostage during the October 7 attack by Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, reacts while being transported, in Ofakim, Israel, November 26, 2023
(photo credit: REUTERS/AMIR COHEN)

Egyptian President Sisi thanks Qatar's Emir for Gaza truce efforts

ByREUTERS
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United States working to extend Gaza ceasefire - Joe Biden

"What she endured is unthinkable," Biden said of 4-year-old released hostage Abigail Edan.

ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
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US President Joe Biden holds a press conference about his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping before the start of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Woodside, California, US, November 15, 2023.
US President Joe Biden holds a press conference about his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping before the start of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Woodside, California, US, November 15, 2023.
(photo credit: REUTERS/KEVIN LAMARQUE)
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Israel-Hamas War: What to know?
  • Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza
  • Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 in the Re'im music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities


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