The extension, and another exchange of hostages and prisoners, raised hopes that more people would be set free and more humanitarian aid would reach people in the Gaza Strip.
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Tuesday Briefing: A Deal to Extend the Gaza Truce
Plus Indonesia’s female forest rangers.
Biden Hopes to Alter the Trajectory of the War as Hostages Are Released
At the president’s urging, the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas was extended two more days. The challenge is what comes next.
U.S. Navy Rescues Central Park From Pirate Attack in Gulf of Aden
The United States says the episode is unrelated to regional tensions, though it is still investigating the firing of two missiles at the Navy ship involved in the rescue.
As Hamas Releases More Hostages, Longer Cease-Fire Appears Possible
A third group of captives released from Gaza included a 4-year-old dual American-Israeli citizen whose parents were killed in the Hamas attack on Oct. 7.
Monday Briefing: A 3rd Hamas-Israel Exchange
Plus an unusual mental health plan in Africa.
After 4-Year-Old American Girl Is Freed by Hamas, Her Family Breathes Sigh of Relief
Avigail Idan, a dual citizen of Israel and the United States, spent her fourth birthday as a captive after her parents were murdered in the Oct. 7 attack.
Here’s What We Know About the Israeli Hostages Released on Sunday
The group included several children, including a 4-year-old Israeli-American girl, and a Russian-Israeli who is the first man to be released.
American Girl Among Hostages Released on Sunday, Biden Says
“Thank God she’s home,” the president told reporters as he vowed to press for the release of more captives and an extension of the pause in fighting.
Prime Minister Netanyahu Visits Israeli Troops in Gaza
On the third day of a pause in fighting that was expected to continue until Tuesday, Mr. Netanyahu vowed to fight on “until victory.”