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Hamas releases two elderly Israeli captives | AJ #Shorts

Hamas has released two more women it had been holding captive since Oct. 7. They’ve been identified as Israeli citizens Yocheved Lifshitz, 85, and Nurit Cooper, 79. Video from the armed wing of the Palestinian group shows the women being released at the Rafah border crossing into Egypt. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News

Thailand’s Last Resort | 101 East

From reports of abuse and neglect to soaring costs, the reputation of aged care homes in the West has taken a battering in recent years. Now some families are finding alternatives far from home. With its tropical climate, lower costs and culture of respect for the elderly, Thailand is attracting families dealing with dementia and Alzheimer’s from as far away as Europe. Walter Gloor brought his wife Maya to a care home in the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai two years ago, from their home in Switzerland. She had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s when she was 50, and it had become clear that she needed round-the-clock care. “The main […]