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Israel and Hamas reached an agreement securing the release of an Israeli hostage held in Gaza and allowing the return of Palestinians to the north of the strip.

Israel had said it would not allow the displaced Palestinians back

until Abu Yehud, whom it had expected to be released on Saturday, was freed.

She and five others are due to be set free by next weekend.

The return of Palestinians to northern Gaza is due to start on Monday.

Prosecutors in South Korea charged the suspended president,

Yun Suk Yul, with insurrection.

Following his brief imposition of martial law on December 3rd,

Mr. Yun has refused to cooperate with the prosecutors, arguing that they have no legal authority

over him.

Separally, the Constitutional Court will decide whether to uphold his impeachment, which would

remove him from office.

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