Hamas Releases 58 Hostages Amid Temporary Truce with Israel

Israel Responds by Releasing 117 Palestinian Teenagers, as Biden and Netanyahu Express Hope for Truce Extension

Hamas has released 58 hostages, including citizens of Thailand, Israel, Russia, and a 4-year-old American girl, as part of a temporary truce with Israel.
Israel has released 117 Palestinian prisoners, all teenagers, in exchange for the hostages.
US President Joe Biden has expressed hope for the extension of the ceasefire as long as hostages are being released.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel is open to extending the truce if it results in the release of 10 captives for each additional day.
Conditions of the hostages' captivity have been described as harsh, with irregular meals, sleeping on chairs, and long waits for bathroom access.