Today's Top 3 News: Israel-Hamas Reach Temporary Truce, 10 Countries with Compulsory Military Services
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25 November 2023 21:26 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Three popular news compiled by Tempo English on Saturday, November 25, include Israel-Hamas Reach Temporary Truce, 10 Countries with Compulsory Military Services, 257 Spots in Jakarta At Risk of Flooding,
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Israel-Hamas Reach Temporary Truce, Hostage Exchange to Proceed This Afternoon
A four-day truce between Israel and the Palestinian resistance group Hamas has started today, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in the Gaza Strip in Palestine. The temporary pause of fire exchange between Israeli forces and Hamas opened the opportunity for a hostage exchange and entrance of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
The truce started at 07:00 a.m. local time or 12:00 p.m. Jakarta time on Friday.
Israel estimated around 239 Israelis were held hostage by the resistance group Hamas following the attack on Oct. 7.
2. 10 Countries with Compulsory Military Services
Compulsory military service is a state-mandated enlistment of citizens to serve in the military to protect their country. According to the World Population Review, conscription is still practiced by at least 86 countries worldwide.
It is not only for national security but also has a political function, such as overcoming unemployment, building national identity, or establishing territorial control.
3. 257 Spots in Jakarta At Risk of Flooding, Governor Says
Acting Governor of Jakarta Heru Budi Hartono explained that there are 257 flood-risked spots in the province. In East Jakarta specifically, he said, the risk of flooding was spread throughout 25 sub-districts.
Thus, the provincial government of Jakarta is taking measures to anticipate this situation ahead of the rainy season.
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