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Hamas Releases 12 More Hostages as Truce with Israel Extended

Israel releases 30 Palestinian prisoners amid calls for more surgical approach to conflict

  • 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.
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