Overview

• Hamas has released 12 more hostages, including 10 Israeli citizens and two foreign nationals, bringing the total number of hostages released since the start of the truce to 81.
• Israel has released 30 Palestinian prisoners, adding to the 150 released before Tuesday, with the group consisting of 15 women and 15 teenage boys.
• The truce, initially due to expire overnight into Tuesday, has been extended to allow for the release of more hostages held by Hamas and of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
• Israel has indicated that the truce could be prolonged further, provided Hamas continues to free at least 10 Israeli hostages per day.
• The United States has urged Israel to fight more surgically in Gaza and avoid further mass displacement of Palestinians if it renews its ground campaign against Hamas.