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.

In a positive turn amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, an extension of the truce sees the anticipated release of 10 Israeli hostages in exchange for 30 Palestinian prisoners. The ceasefire, now in its fifth day, remains intact, providing a glimpse of hope after seven weeks of intense fighting. Despite minor incidents, including warning shots fired by an Israeli tank, the exchanges continue. The total released under the truce reaches 50 Israeli hostages and 150 Palestinian prisoners. International efforts aim for a sustainable truce as discussions progress. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres hails it as a "glimpse of hope and humanity."

Amid the Israel-Hamas War's 53rd day, a ceasefire extension, facilitated by Egypt, sees positive developments. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expresses gratitude, stating, "I spoke with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry to thank Egypt for its partnership in reaching a hostage deal." Notably, Hamas releases 69 hostages, including 50 Israelis, while Israel frees around 150 Palestinians. As the truce's first break since October 7 unfolds, discussions on minimizing harm to civilians and fostering aid into Gaza progress. The release of additional Israeli hostages is anticipated, marking a notable shift in the conflict dynamics.

Polling data analyzed by US-Palestinian researcher Amaney Jamal reveals, "We find in our surveys that 67 percent of Palestinians in Gaza had little or no trust in Hamas in that period right before the attacks." The survey challenges the assumption that all of Gaza uniformly supports Hamas, with respondents citing perceptions of corruption and authoritarianism within the organization. Jamal emphasizes, "This is especially important because of the (erroneous) argument that all of Gaza supports Hamas, and therefore all of Gaza should be held accountable for the actions, atrocious actions of Hamas." The findings shed light on the complex sentiments in Gaza, with many open to peaceful reconciliation based on 1967 borders. The report notes potential shifts in perceptions post-attack due to the humanitarian crisis.