News of hostages release hitch leaves Israelis uncertain
A Palestinian official familiar with the diplomacy said Hamas would continue with the four-day truce agreed with Israel, the first break in fighting in seven weeks of war.
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Egypt says positive signals over extension of Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Diaa Rashwan, the head of Egypt's State Information Service (SIS), said in a statement that Cairo was holding extensive talks with all parties to reach an agreement which would mean "the release of more detainees in Gaza and Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails."
On 'Day 1' of Gaza ceasefire, first swap carried out
Under the deal, Hamas is to release at least 50 hostages, and Israel 150 Palestinian prisoners over the four days. Both sides were starting with women and children. Israel said the four-day truce can be extended an extra day for every additional 10 hostages freed.
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Jewish mothers march alongside hostage families in unifying message to bring them home
The mothers, which were part of Momentum’s Unity Trip, brought 80 women to Israel to show solidarity with the country besieged by war and grief
