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JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel and Hamas agreed at the last minute today to extend their cease-fire in Gaza by another day to allow more hostages and prisoners to be
With Thursday’s releases, a total of 75 Israelis, including dual nationals, have been freed during the truce, most of whom appear physically well but shaken.
International pressure has grown for the truce to continue after weeks of Israeli bombardment following the deadly Oct. 7 attack by Hamas that provoked the war. Israel's attacks have killed thousands in Gaza.
Hamas began freeing Israeli hostages Thursday in exchange for more Palestinian prisoners to be released as part of a last-minute deal to extend their ceasefire in Gaza by another day. But any further renewal of the truce, now in its seventh day, could prove more daunting since Hamas is expected to set a higher price for many of the remaining hostages.
Israel and Hamas agreed at the last minute Thursday to extend their cease-fire in Gaza by another day to allow more hostages and prisoners to be released.