Truce in Gaza Endures Another Day and More Hostages Are Freed, but Tougher Talks Ahead

Published on November 30, 2023

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip—Israel and the Hamas terrorist group agreed at the last minute Thursday to extend their cease-fire in Gaza by another day to allow more hostages and prisoners to be released. But any further renewal of the truce, now in its seventh day, could prove more daunting since Hamas is expected to set a higher price for many of the remaining hostages. Hamas freed two Israeli women Thursday afternoon and more hostage releases were expected to follow, the Israeli military said. At least 10 Israelis a day, along with other nationals, have been released during the truce, in return for Israel’s release of at least 30 Palestinian prisoners....

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