Relatives of Israeli hostages prepare for their release

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  This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service.

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  I'm Alex Ritzen and in the early hours of Monday, October the 13th, these are our main stories.

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  The remaining Israeli hostages are due to be released from Gaza shortly as part of a US-brokered deal.

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  In exchange, Israel is expected to free nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.

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  Fears are growing of a military coup in the Indian Ocean Island of Madagascar.

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  you Also in this podcast, how the temperature of your nose can determine your stress levels.

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  We hear about a new scientific expedition to the Antarctic and actor Tom Hollander says live performance is crucial in fighting the growing use of AI on screen.

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  We begin in Hostages Square in Tel Aviv.

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  As we record this podcast, large crowds,

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  many draped in Israeli flags have gathered for the long-awaited homecoming of the remaining 48 hostages.

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  About 20 of those taken by Hamas two years ago are thought to still be alive and will be reunited with their families very soon

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  if the terms of the US Broker Deal are honoured.

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  These women are among the crowds.

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  We are here because we are very excited and we're here

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  because we are waiting in anticipation for our people to come back.

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  I'm not happy with the deal, but the most important thing is to get those hostages back.

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  They've been in hell.

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  The Hamas run civil defence agency in Gaza says it's finished counting the living hostages.

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  and has transferred them to different locations where they'll be handed over to the Red Cross and then the Israeli army.

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  Once they cross over the border, Israel will free nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners,

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