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Hamas Releases More Hostages as Truce with Israel Extends

US Secretary of State Urges Israel to Protect Palestinian Civilians; Thai Hostages Return Home

  • Hamas has released two more female hostages, Mia Schem and Amit Soussana, as part of a truce extension with Israel. More hostages are expected to be released later.
  • Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their ceasefire for a seventh day, allowing for the release of more hostages and the delivery of aid to Gaza.
  • US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged Israel to ensure the safety of Palestinian civilians once the war resumes.
  • A group of 17 Thai nationals, previously held hostage by Hamas, have returned to Bangkok, with nine still captive in Gaza.
  • Three people were killed in a shooting in Jerusalem shortly after the truce extension was announced.
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