The first hostages released by Hamas named; aid trucks yet to move into Gaza through the Rafah crossing; and in sport, Australia celebrates a Cricket World Cup win over Pakistan.
Aid trucks yet to move into Gaza through the Rafah crossingThe United States says it is working behind the scenes to secure the release of every hostage being held by Hamas in Gaza, after two of its citizens became the first to be released.Hamas says it took the action for humanitarian reasons.US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has thanked Qatar for helping secure the freedom of these two women.
"It is essential to have fuel on the other side for UNRWA to be able to distribute humanitarian aid for the population in Gaza. At the same time, this is a war zone. And, that is the reason why I've asked for a humanitarian ceasefire." The building was lit up with the show, designed by Australian audio-visual artist Robin Fox, last night.
The unqiue design came from Danish architect Jørn Utzon, whose idea was chosen from more than 200 submitted from around the world.In cricket, David Warner has paid fulsome tribute to his partner opening the batting for Australia at the men's World Cup, Mitch Marsh, after the pair spearheaded a crucial Australian win over Pakistan in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru.
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