Yocheved Lifshitz, an 85-year-old Israeli woman recently freed after being kidnapped by Hamas, courageously confronted the group's leader, Yahya Sinwar. Lifshitz, a dedicated peace activist, questioned Sinwar on the violent treatment of advocates for peace. She recounted the encounter, stating, "I asked him how he is not ashamed to do such a thing to people who all these years have supported peace. He didn't answer. He was silent." Despite the harrowing ordeal, Lifshitz acknowledged humane treatment during her two-week captivity, shaking hands with a masked captor upon release. The incident highlights the complex dynamics in the ongoing conflict.

Hamas declares the heartbreaking death of 10-month-old Kfir Bibas, his 4-year-old brother Ariel, and their mother Shiri Bibas in a past Israeli bombardment in Gaza. The group alleges their demise, while Israel verifies the claim. Kfir's extended family had fervently appealed for their release after reports of them being handed over to another Palestinian militant group. Hamas had initially captured the family during an October 7 attack, and Kfir's abduction symbolized the brutality that triggered a subsequent Israeli military offensive. Tel Aviv witnesses gatherings demanding justice and the family's release.            

Nepal has achieved a landmark milestone, officially registering its first same-sex marriage, five months after the Supreme Court's groundbreaking legalization. Trans-woman Maya Gurung, 35, and her partner, 27-year-old gay man Surendra Pandey, secured their marriage certificate in Dordi Rural Municipality, Western Nepal. The move follows Nepal’s 2015 constitution, which prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation. Blue Diamond Society President Sanjib Gurung (Pinky) lauded the decision, emphasizing its significance for the third-gender community. The Supreme Court's interim order in June paved the way, with Pinky expressing hope for further legal recognition as laws evolve.

Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon, 57, declared a hunger strike outside the White House, passionately appealing for a lasting ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. "Almost 15,000 Palestinian civilians, 70% children and women, killed in seven weeks – unprecedented and unacceptable," Nixon stated. Joined by five state representatives, they implored President Biden to act. Representative Zohran Mamdani emphasized, "We starve ourselves to shed light on Palestinians' suffering." Author Sumaya Awad added, "Biden must heed hundreds of thousands of Americans protesting." Nixon's hunger strike aims to spotlight the crisis's urgency, advocating for immediate relief from both violence and the threat of starvation.

Israel has received a list of hostages that Hamas will free today, Israeli media has reported, citing the prime minister's office. They are the last captives to be released under the 48-hour extension unless another one can be agreed upon before tomorrow morning. As per reports by Sky News, mediator Qatar's foreign ministry is seeking to negotiate additional ceasefire days and more releases. However, with fewer women and children in captivity, this may require negotiating to free at least some Israeli men for the first time, reports Sky News. Reports suggest that the chances of an extension are complicated by the fact that the whereabouts of some hostages remain unknown, as different terror groups entered Israel alongside Hamas on 7 October. Qatar said it is unsure of how many hostages Hamas is holding beyond today's list. At least 40 hostages are not in the hands of Hamas, Qatar has previously said. This includes 10-month-old Kfir Bibas, the youngest hostage, and his family being held hostage in Gaza. The Bibas family — parents Yarden, 34, and Shiri, 32, along with four-year-old Ariel and Kfir were transferred to another Palestinian terror group in Gaza, according to the Israeli military. Palestinian Islamic Jihad has claimed it is holding 30 hostages captive. Hans-Jakob Schindler, senior director at the transatlantic thinktank the Counter Extremism Project, told Sky News there was also a "well-developed smuggling economy" in Gaza. "So it's possible hostages are neither under the control of Hamas nor Islamic Jihad - but these crime organisations."

A shocking case saw a US-based doctor stripped of citizenship after over 30 years of practicing in America because his late father was an Iranian diplomat when he was born in the country 62 years ago. Siavash Sobhani only discovered his statelessness in a letter saying officials had by mistake granted him citizenship as an infant, not automatically available due to his father's diplomatic immunity then. "I'm a doctor, I've paid my taxes, voted for presidents...so it's really shocking to be told after 61 years there was a mistake," a dumbfounded Sobhani told The Washington Post. Having renewed his passport regularly with no issues earlier, it was an unprecedented blow that suddenly canceled his legal status in his only home despite over three productive decades of community service.

In a bid to secure housing amidst severe shortage, students from The University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes University endured freezing temperatures, some spending nearly 24 hours outside Finders' Keepers estate agents. One student, Will, emphasized the competitive nature, stating, "It's just a scam to drive up demand beyond belief." Despite temperatures hitting -1°C, students armed with blankets and hot water bottles persisted. Another student, Milly, highlighted the lengths they went to beat the queue, sharing, "We got Domino’s, had a good chat. It’s been okay really. But I can’t feel my feet at all." The archaic queuing system drew criticism, prompting calls for a more efficient digital approach.

Amid a pneumonia outbreak affecting children in China, hospitals have established specialized "homework zones" for young patients battling respiratory illnesses. The surge in cases, attributed to known pathogens like influenza and RSV, has overwhelmed hospitals in Beijing and nearby areas. Images of children studying while receiving treatment circulated on social media, drawing both support and criticism. Some parents defended the practice, citing educational continuity, while critics expressed concern over the pressure on sick children. China's health authorities assert that no novel viruses are detected in connection to the pneumonia cases.

Israel and Hamas exchanged more hostages on Tuesday as mediators worked to extend ceasefire in the 7-week Gaza conflict. Ten Israelis and two foreigners were released to the Red Cross in return for 30 Palestinian prisoners. Despite minor alleged violations, Qatar mediators said the 2-day truce extension remains intact overall. So far more than 50 Israeli hostages and 150 Palestinians have been freed under the initial pact, with more follow-up deals for other foreign nationals. US and Israeli intelligence heads traveled to Doha to discuss "next steps" with Qatar's prime minister. But Israel still vows to continue military operations against Hamas until all hostages are freed. With Gaza residents displaced and starving, pressure increases to reach a permanent ceasefire.

Hamas is under pressure to locate and release 10-month-old Kfir Bibas, the youngest hostage, and his family being held hostage in Gaza as a 48-hour ceasefire extension is agreed upon with Israel. Hamas says it is not holding all of the hostages. The Bibas family — parents Yarden, 34, and Shiri, 32, along with four-year-old Ariel and Kfir were transferred to another Palestinian terror group in Gaza, according to the Israeli military. The pause provides relief for Gaza's Palestinian population, allowing aid to reach the beleaguered territory. Amid conflicting reports on the Bibas family's location, Israel Defense Forces expressed doubt about their release during the truce. With 51 hostages released so far, families experience moments of uncertainty, while Hamas denies holding all hostages. On Tuesday, 28 November 2023) 12 hostages including 10 Israelis and 2 Thai nationals were released by Hamas and returned to Israeli territory.