Sunday, November 26

Contents:

1. Israel and Hamas Release Hostages After Ceasefire Deal

2. Fact of the Day

3. Quote of the Day

4. Word of the Day

Amid the conflict in Israel and Palestine between the IDF and Hamas, they have finally come to terms on a temporary ceasefire in exchange for hostages. Hamas has released 24 out of the 50 promised hostages, while Israel released 42 Palestinian prisoners. Hamas originally released 17 people, but a delay in the second hostage release led to 7 more people being freed later on. However, United States President Joe Biden expressed disappointment yesterday after no American hostages were freed, and he is unsure when they will be released. Hopefully, the hostages are released soon and the conflict is resolved to stop the suffering of more people.

Fact of the Day: Polar bears actually have black skin, and their fur is see-through. However, it reflects light, making it look white.

Quote of the Day: Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.

(Oprah Winfrey)

Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Abnegate (verb)- Abnegate is a formal word that is most often used to mean "to deny or renounce" in contexts relating to responsibility: if you abnegate your responsibilities, you deny them and refuse to do what those responsibilities require. Abnegate can also mean "to surrender or relinquish," especially in contexts in which someone is abandoning their own desires or interests.

In a Sentence: The letter outlined ways in which the mayor had abnegated his responsibilities to the city's employees.