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Hamas released two Israeli women from captivity as the truce in Gaza endured another day. The planned exchange of more hostages for prisoners comes during a one-day extension of the
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.
Israel and Hamas agreed at the last minute to extend their truce to a seventh day, but any further extensions could prove more daunting.
Hamas freed two Israeli women Thursday afternoon and more hostage releases were expected to follow, the Israeli military said. At least 10 Israelis a day, along with other nationals, have been released during the truce, in return for Israel’s release of at least 30 Palestinian prisoners.
The Israeli military says six Israeli hostages have been released from captivity in the Gaza Strip. The army said the Red Cross transferred the hostages to Egypt late Thursday. They arrived hours after two additional hostages were turned over to Israel separately.