The Israeli military has sounded a note of caution as the truce with Hamas sees the release of 24 hostages, including 13 Israelis. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed relief but emphasized the complexity ahead, stating, "nothing is over until it's over." Netanyahu reiterated the nation's commitment to ensuring the release of all hostages, deeming it a pivotal aim of the ongoing war. A four-day cease-fire brokered with Qatar initiated the release, with most hostages reported in good health upon return. Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, IDF spokesperson, highlighted ongoing monitoring of senior Hamas officials during the pause. The commitment to securing all hostages remains firm, with a new list expected for release on Saturday. The situation unfolds amidst a fragile peace in the Israel-Hamas war. As the Prime Minister receives a new list, tensions persist, keeping the nation on edge during this critical phase of the conflict.

Dublin City Council estimates the repair, clean-up, and business loss costs from Thursday's riots could reach €20 million based on early assessments. Nearly 24 hours later, crews were still restoring transport links while clearing tons of fire debris and waste off roads on Friday evening. It took 4.5 hours just to tow one burned tram as collapsed electric lines were repaired. The acting council CEO expressed disgust at the "thugs", saying long-term reputational harm worries him more than the damage bill. But tube services remained partly suspended with technicians working overnight to fix overhead power lines. Hotels and businesses also face hefty riot bills in the millions, fueling concern over tourism and economic fallout.

The UK updated its Dublin travel advice after vehicles burned, shops looted and police injured amid riots apparently fueled by "far-right ideology". Ireland's police chief blamed "hooligans" for the worst public disorder "in decades". The revised UK guidance warns citizens to "avoid" areas around Parnell Street East and O'Connell Street. Although not discouraging travel to Dublin overall, it notes terrorist attacks in Ireland "cannot be ruled out". Rioters have dispersed but expect heavy police presence preventing repeats, officials said. They vow not to cede Dublin to "arsonists and looters". The UK alert highlights volatile areas but stops short of an overall Dublin avoidance, instead urging awareness of unrest remnants.

Irish police arrested 34 people following "huge destruction by a riotous mob" in Dublin after 3 young kids were injured in a school stabbing. A 5-year-old girl and a female teacher remain in very serious condition. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris blamed "people radicalized through social media" for scenes not witnessed in decades. Warning of likely more protests, he said "We have to make the assumption that following the events of last night, we are going to see further protests." Harris added there will be a "heavy Garda presence" in Dublin after violent clashes injured numerous officers. Vowing "We cannot allow the city to be given over to the thugs," he said the force stopped 400 protesters as anger erupted over the children's stabbing.

The UN said 137 aid trucks carrying food, water, medicine, and other essentials were unloaded in Gaza since the Israel-Hamas ceasefire began Friday. It was the largest such delivery since the October 7 war erupted. The convoy also brought 129,000 liters of fuel while 21 critically ill patients got evacuated from northern Gaza. The UN humanitarian affairs office said hundreds of thousands received assistance with the 200 trucks sent from Israel to the Egypt border crossing. US President Joe Biden termed Friday's initial release of hostages from Hamas captivity just a "start", saying there are "real" opportunities to lengthen the temporary Gaza truce. Speaking in Nantucket, Massachusetts where he spent Thanksgiving, Biden also said it's time to "renew" efforts towards a two-state solution for Israeli-Palestinian peace.

Ireland's Justice Minister said Thursday's Dublin "saw most riot police deployed in Irish state history" to tackle a flurry of violence following a knife attack at a school that left 5 injured. Sinn Fein criticized the response while its leader sought the police chief's resignation. PM Leo Varadkar said 500 were involved, promising new laws to prosecute the "shameful" disorder where cars burned and shops looted. 34 arrests occurred. The police blamed far-right hooligans but faced backlash. Two victims are critical after the random stabbings outside a primary school, including a care assistant who shielded kids. The school expressed shock at the "saddening" incident. Amid chaos after the unprovoked attacks, authorities confronted public fury over their handling of the situation.

Israel announced that all 13 Israeli hostages released from Hamas captivity, including 4 children and 5 elderly women, are in Israeli territory. They were provided initial medication after which special forces escorted them to Israeli hospitals where they unite with families. Those freed are Yaffe Adar (85), Hanna Perry (79), Margalit Moses (77), Adina Moshe (72), Danielle Aloni (45) and daughter Emilia (5), Doron Asher (34) and her daughters Raz Asher (4) and Aviv Asher (2), Ohad Monder (9), Hanna Katzir (76), Ruth Munder (78) and others. Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Majed Al Ansari, also confirmed the release of 39 Palestinians including 24 women and 15 teenagers detained in Israeli prisons. The inmates, all of them from the occupied West Bank or Jerusalem, are expected to be handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross at Ofer prison.

In a pivotal development from updates last received, Hamas has released 24 hostages on Day 1 of the temporary truce, including 13 Israelis, 10 Thai nationals, and 1 citizen from the Philippines. The Red Cross confirmed the safe transfer of the hostages. Qatar's Foreign Minister, Majed Al Ansari in a post on social media confirmed the numbers, "Those released include 13 Israeli citizens, some of whom are dual citizens, in addition to 10 Thai citizens and a Filipino citizen." The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed that the Israeli hostages freed from Gaza are now in Israel and have undergone medical checks. The IDF said, "The released hostages underwent an initial medical assessment inside Israeli territory. They will continue to be accompanied by IDF soldiers as they make their way to Israeli hospitals, where they will be reunited with their families." As part of the broader truce, Israel is expected to release 39 Palestinians today including 24 women and 15 teenage boys. Tensions rise outside Israel's Ofer military jail as the prisoners, including women convicted of attempted murder and teenagers jailed for offenses like stone-throwing, will be handed over to the Red Cross. 

13 Israeli hostages were moved to Egypt as part of the truce deal with Hamas, local media reported. 12 Thai nationals held hostage were also released, Thai PM Srettha Thavisin announced on Friday. According to Sky News, no British nationals have been freed so far on day one. The temporary Israel-Hamas agreement pauses fighting in Gaza for four days, allows humanitarian supplies, and expects the release of 50 women and child Israeli hostages. Israel is expected to free a total of 150 Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails during the temporary ceasefire in exchange for the hostages, though officials have published a list of 300 in case the deal is extended. Israel may extend the truce a day for every 10 extra hostages freed after the four-day truce period. Israel also agreed to restrict military operations in Gaza's airspace during the period. On Day 1 of the truce, Israel also freed 39 Palestinian prisoners, including 24 women and 15 teenage boys.

Israel will free 39 Palestinian prisoners, including 24 women and 15 teenage boys, in exchange for 13 hostages held in Gaza by Hamas under the temporary truce today. The swap is scheduled to occur around 4pm local time with prisoners handed to the Red Cross and hostages transferred at the Gaza-Egypt border. The hostages were among over 200 kidnapped in Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel. Israel's military completed preparations to receive the freed civilians, providing medical care and counseling on their journey home. The temporary truce has also allowed aid to start to flow into the besieged enclaves of Gaza, devasted by Israeli bombing and ground assault. Israeli tanks have moved away from the northern end of Gaza while there was an absence of hostile activity in the air from warplanes or rockets. The four-day ceasefire involves the staged release of 50 women and children hostages held by Hamas, in return for 150 Palestinian women and teenagers held in Israeli jails. Israel says the truce could be extended beyond the initial four days if Hamas continues to release hostages at a rate of at least 10 per day.