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Palestinians and Israelis reunite with their families after hostage swap deal

November, 2023
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Lamees Abu Arqub hugs her father following her release from Israeli prison on 28 November 2023, in exchange for Israeli hostages held in Gaza by Hamas since the October 7 attacks.

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AFP

Ahmad Salaima is fed by his father upon his arrival at his home in Israeli-occupied east Jerusalem on November 28, 2023 after being released from Israeli prison.

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Hamas and Islamic Jihad fighters accompany a newly released hostage before handing them over to the Red Cross in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip on November 28, 2023.

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AFP

A Palestinian girl gestures from inside a Red Cross bus carrying detainees held in Israeli jails on November 28, 2023, in exchange for hostages released by Hamas from the Gaza Strip.

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AFP

Hamas and Islamic Jihad fighters accompany a newly released hostage before handing them over to the Red Cross in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip on November 28, 2023.

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AFP

A Palestinian hugs his relatives after being released from an Israeli jail in exchange for Israeli hostages released by Hamas from the Gaza Strip, in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on November 28, 2023.

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Hamas and Islamic Jihad fighters accompany newly released hostages before handing them over to the Red Cross in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip on November 28, 2023.

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Muhammad Abu Al-Humus kisses his mom's forehead after being released from Israeli prison in exchange for Israeli hostages released by Hamas from the Gaza Strip, in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on November 28, 2023.

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Avihai Brodetz hugs his children Ofri (C), Yuval (R), and Oria after their release by the Palestinian Hamas group amid a hostage swap on 26 November 2023.

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Lamees Abu Arqub greets her mother following her release from an Israeli jail on 28 November 2023 in exchange for Israeli hostages held in Gaza by Hamas since the October 7 attacks.

An injured Palestinian mother and daughter hug each other after surviving Israeli bombardment of Gaza in October 2023. AFP
Politics

Palestinians pay steep price as Hamas pursues unlikely victory

In the Middle East, the drums of war are often beaten to distract populations from domestic unrest and concerns. Enemies are identified as a looming…

Ayad Al-Anbar 29 November , 2023
Opinion

The ‘Altman incident’ at OpenAI shows how money talks

There was a new dawn for artificial intelligence last year, and much has happened since. AI broke out into the mainstream and created its first well…

Khaled Kassar 29 November , 2023
US and China at forefront of AI investment Diana Estefana Rubio
Infographics

US and China at forefront of AI investment

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to radically transform many aspects of the society we live in today. But this potential will go…

Al Majalla - London 29 November , 2023
The central theme of Riyadh Expo 2030, "Together we look forward to the future," reflects the depth of the Kingdom's aspirations and its readiness to play a leading role on the global stage. Eduardo Ramon
Business & Economy

Riyadh wins Expo 2030 bid in crowning achievement for Saudi Arabia

With the big win for Saudi Arabia today, Riyadh gets ready to launch the process of construction and preparation to host an exceptional edition of…

Shujaa Albogmi 28 November , 2023
Paul Lynch, author of "Prophet Song", accepts the 2023 Booker Prize at the Winner Ceremony at Old Billingsgate in London, Britain, 26 November 2023. EPA
Culture & Social Affairs

Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch: Feminine power is the social glue that holds us all together

Al Majalla spoke to Irish author Paul Lynch, who won the esteemed Booker Prize on Sunday for his latest novel Prophet Song. The interview was…

Nesrein El-Bakhshawangy 28 November , 2023
Ursula von der Leyen's visit to Egypt reflects European fears that the expulsion of 2.3 Palestinians from Gaza would create an unprecedented wave of illegal migrants to Europe across the Mediterranean. Twitter
Politics

Europe moves to boost ties with Egypt amid Israel's war on Gaza

The war in Gaza has sharply divided opinion in Europe. Pro-Israel supporters sympathised with Tel Aviv's grievances and backed Israel's "right to…

Amr Emam 28 November , 2023
Sam Altman, programmer, founder, and CEO of OpenAI. Getty
Science & Technology

The Sam Altman drama points to a deeper split in the tech world

Even by the pace of the tech world, the events over the weekend of November 17th were unprecedented.On Friday, Sam Altman, the co-founder and boss of…

The Economist 28 November , 2023
Opinion

There is talk of a potential military coup in Israel – could it happen?

When Israel began, the cornerstone around which it was built – democratic pluralism – was more than just a founding principle.It represented a vital…

Wahid Abdel Maguid 28 November , 2023
"Where to?" Ismail Shammout's painting tells a story of Palestinian suffering
Culture & Social Affairs

"Where to?" Ismail Shammout's painting tells a story of Palestinian suffering

In the wake of each Israeli mass exile of Palestinians, the haunting masterpieces of Ismail Shammout reverberate in our mind’s eye.At the forefront…

Ismail Ghazaly 27 November , 2023
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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares a moment with Russian President Vladimir Putin as Chinese President Xi Jinping looks on during day two of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, on 13 September 2026. REUTERS
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