A four-day pause in fighting began in Gaza as part of an agreement between Hamas and Israel.
In total, 13 Israeli captives, 10 Thai citizens and one Filipino were released from Gaza; Thirty-nine Palestinian women and child prisoners were also freed from Israeli jails.
Hamas is expected to release 50 Israeli captives over the four days, with Israel releasing 150 Palestinian detainees; the agreement could potentially be extended.
Israeli officials reiterated that fighting would resume after the pause, with Prime Minister Netanyahu saying the war would not stop until all of Israel’s aims have been accomplished, including the release of all captives and the eradication of Hamas.
The UN has called for the truce to lead to a lasting ceasefire, with officials warning that Palestinians in Gaza face dire humanitarian conditions.
The break in fighting has allowed more aid to enter Gaza, with UNRWA unloading 137 trucks in the largest humanitarian convoy since the war began.
In the occupied West Bank, at least 31 Palestinians were injured by Israeli army “suppression” as they awaited the release of detainees from Ofer Prison, Wafa reported. (Foreign Agencies)
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