The Israeli military has confirmed the release of 11 hostages, including six Argentinians, three French citizens, and two Germans, by Hamas and Israel has released 33 Palestinians in return, Al Jazeera reports.
Over the past days, Palestinian groups in Gaza have released captives in exchange for Palestinians held in Israeli prisons, in total 62 hostages and 150 Palestinians have been released during the temporary truce.
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said that Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend the initial four-day truce by an additional two days. Offering further relief to Palestinians in Gaza after weeks of Israeli bombardment and hope for Israelis to reunite with loved ones held captive.
