A deal to extend the current ceasefire between #Israel and #Hamas by two days has been agreed after a frantic dash by mediators with just over 12 hours remaining before hostilities in #Gaza were due to resume.

Hamas said it had agreed to the extension of the four-day truce by 48 hours after the intervention of #Qatar and #Egypt. #GazaTruce

Deal agreed to extend Gaza ceasefire for two days, say Hamas and Qatar | #IsraelHamasWar | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/nov/27/deal-agreed-to-extend-gaza-ceasefire-for-two-days-say-hamas-and-qatar

"Hamas risks losing leverage if all hostages are freed, and Benjamin #Netanyahu promised a full victory"

#Israel and #Hamas have strong reasons not to extend #Gaza ceasefire | #IsraelHamasWar #GazaTruce | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/nov/24/israel-hamas-strong-reasons-not-extend-gaza-ceasefire

Hopes have risen that 23 #Thai nationals being held #hostage in #Gaza could return home after it was reported they are set to be released by #Hamas without conditions.The purported release is not related to the recent deal reached by #Israel and Hamas to hand over dozens of Israeli hostages as well as #Palestinians imprisoned by Israel,

‘Praying to hear good news’: hopes rise that Thai hostages in Gaza could be freed | #IsraelHamasWar | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/nov/24/thailand-gaza-hostages-hopes-released

Claims on #X and #Telegram include downplaying 7 October #Hamas attack and allegations #Palestinians are faking scenes of suffering. #Disinformation

#Israel-Hamas fake news thrives on poorly regulated online platforms | #IsraelHamasWar | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/nov/11/israel-hamas-fake-news-thrives-on-poorly-regulated-online-platforms?utm_source=press.coop