fire in the prolonged war in Gaza, Hamas released 24 hostages while Israel freed 39 Palestinians from prison in the first stage of a swap on Friday. Israel — wrenched by the abduction of nearly 240 people in Hamas’ Oct.
7 attack that triggered the war — cheered as 13 Israeli women and children emerged free from Gaza. Most were in their 70s or 80s, and the youngest was a 2-year-old.
Also released were 10 people from Thailand and one from the Philippines. Israel-Hamas truce: 10 Thai nationals, 13 Israeli hostages released in Gaza Israel said the four-day truce could be extended an extra day for every additional 10 hostages freed.
But Israel has vowed to resume its massive offensive once the truce ends. Israel-Hamas war Day 49: Four-day truce to start today, 13 hostages to be freed Israeli military reveals bunker of Hamas militants underneath Shifa Hospital Gaza war: A pause is welcome but sustainable peace is a must Milestone Alert!
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