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25 Nov 2023 — 4 min read

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Israel & Hamas Ceasefire:

Yesterday, Hamas released 24 Israeli hostages, marking a significant diplomatic development following seven weeks of conflict in Gaza. This step is part of a broader deal facilitated by Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S., aiming to sustain the current fragile ceasefire. The release brought relief to the families of the hostages, who had been anxiously awaiting their return since they were captured during an attack by Hamas and other Palestinian factions on October 7, resulting in numerous casualties.
In exchange, Israel freed 39 Palestinian prisoners, including women and teenagers. This prisoner exchange was celebrated by Palestinians. The deal also brought an unexpected release of 10 Thais and a Philippine citizen, in addition to 13 Israelis, though their freedom was not initially part of the agreement. The ceasefire, which began at 7 a.m. local time on Friday, is expected to continue with the release of a total of 50 hostages over four days, excluding the Thais and the Philippine citizen.
The agreement allows for the possibility of extending the ceasefire if additional hostages are released. The handover of the hostages was facilitated by the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza, with the hostages being transferred to the Rafah border crossing with Egypt. Most of the Israeli hostages released on Friday were from Kibbutz Nir Oz, a community heavily affected by the October 7 attack.

Nissan’s EV Bet:

Nissan Motor is significantly boosting its investment in the electric vehicle (EV) and battery sector in the United Kingdom, committing up to 3.0 billion pounds (around $2.39 billion). This investment aims to expand its EV manufacturing capabilities, including the addition of a third gigafactory and the production of two new models at its Sunderland EV hub.
The company announced that this expansion includes the future electric versions of Qashqai, JUKE, and a replacement for the LEAF model, contributing to a total investment of up to £3 billion in the U.K. Nissan's commitment to sustainability is evident in its plan to power both the vehicle and battery manufacturing facilities with renewable energy sourced from wind and solar farms.
Makoto Uchida, Nissan's President and CEO, emphasized the central role of EVs in achieving carbon neutrality and highlighted the Sunderland plant's significance in Nissan's future strategy. This move aligns with Nissan’s broader commitment to electrifying its lineup in Europe, with a target to have all new passenger cars in Europe be fully electric by 2030.

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