The truce between Israel and Hamas will begin Friday morning, and the first batch of 13 Israeli hostages will be released that afternoon. Israel says the families have been notified. Israel’s Defense Minister told troops on Nov. 23 to expect many more weeks of fighting after the truce expires.
The right-leaning Freedom Party has won the general election in the Netherlands. Party leader Geert Wilders, who is known for being skeptical of the EU and immigration, is expected to be the next Dutch prime minister.
In a courting filing, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman in 1993. The plaintiff, who is not named, is seeking five million dollars in damages.
Macy’s held its 97th annual Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City on Thursday. It lasted 30 minutes longer than usual and featured musicians Jon Batiste and Cher. Police arrested two pro-Palestinian protesters for causing disruptions.
