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The latest from Israel and Gaza and all the top stories from BBC News. Twice a day on weekdays, daily at weekends and special episodes. Reports and analysis from around the world.

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    Temporary ceasefire extended in Gaza into a seventh day

    Temporary ceasefire extended in Gaza into a seventh day

    Three people were killed by Hamas gunmen in Jerusalem hours after the ceasefire in Gaza was extended into a seventh day. Also on the programme: the UN climate summit begins in Dubai, and the former top US diplomat Henry Kissinger dies aged 100.

    • 32 min
    More hostages released from Gaza on sixth day of truce

    More hostages released from Gaza on sixth day of truce

    Thirty Palestinian prisoners are also due to be freed from Israeli jails. Also: US says it has foiled alleged plot to kill Sikh activist, and astronomers discover "the perfect solar system".

    • 34 min
    Israeli forces raid occupied West Bank refugee camp

    Israeli forces raid occupied West Bank refugee camp

    The IDF says it has killed two Palestinian militant commanders. Also: An EU report lists who experiences the most online hate, and why there's a new dress code in Kenya's Parliament.

    • 31 min
    Trapped Indian workers freed after 17 days

    Trapped Indian workers freed after 17 days

    Amid scenes of jubilation, the operation was finally completed despite numerous problems and setbacks. Also: Hamas releases 12 more hostages and Israel hands over 30 more Palestinian prisoners on day 5 of a temporary truce, and the wolf spider that decided to lay its eggs in a cruise ship passenger's toe.

    • 32 min
    Indian rescuers reach 41 trapped tunnel builders

    Indian rescuers reach 41 trapped tunnel builders

    An evacuation pipe has been inserted into the collapsed tunnel, where the men had been trapped for more than two weeks. Also: the truce in Gaza appears to be holding for a fifth day - after a swap deal between Israel and Hamas was extended, and the first transatlantic flight powered by an alternative fuel has taken off from London.

    • 29 min
    Israel and Hamas truce extended by two days

    Israel and Hamas truce extended by two days

    The Israeli army says that eleven hostages released by Hamas from Gaza are now in Israeli territory. In return, thirty-three Palestinian prisoners are being freed. Also: The government of Sierra Leone blames renegade soldiers for a series of attacks in Freetown on Sunday that left twenty people dead, and the festive video by a family-run pub in Northern Ireland that's getting rave reviews and giving big retailers a run for their money.

    • 32 min

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