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Nine children are among 11 Israeli hostages released by Hamas on Monday into Israel.
Out of the remaining Hamas hostages, 49 are from Nir Oz, a kibbutz near the border with Gaza.
Osnat Peri, the Head of the Kibbutz said: “The news this evening brings a sigh of relief to our community, however we remain deeply concerned about our loved ones that are still held hostage. We demand the return of all hostages, immediately, whatever it takes.”
Israel has reportedly been advised of additional hostages who could be freed on Tuesday, and has added an additional 50 detainees who could be potentially released in exchange.
This comes as a a two-day extension to the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas.
Qatar announces two-day extension to temporary Israel-Hamas truce
Qatar has announced that a two-day extension to a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas has been agreed upon.
A statement from a foreign ministry spokesperson said: “The State of Qatar announces, as part of the ongoing mediation, an agreement has been reached to extend the humanitarian truce for an additional two days in the Gaza Strip.”
Hamas confirmed the agreement, though Israel is yet to comment.
The extension should facilitate the release of dozens more Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners.
Relatives respond to release of Israeli hostages: 'Such a happy moment'
A relative of three of the Israeli hostages released yesterday said it was “such a happy moment” to see them freed, “full of love and smiles”.
Karina Engel-Bart, 51 and her two daughters Mika Engel, 18, and Yuval Engel, 12, were released by Hamas on Monday night in the fourth swap under the original four-day truce, which began on Friday and had been due to run out.
Karina’s brother Diego Engel-Bart told CNN they are happy to be home and ready to start their lives again.
He said his two nieces are skinnier than before and the youngest one has to go undergo surgery on her leg.
His brother-in-law, Karina’s husband, still remains in Hamas captivity.
“Tomorrow we are going to move forward and we are going to win,” he said.
“This is not just Israel’s problem. It is a global problem. Today it happened in Israel. Tomorrow it could happen somewhere else,” he added.
Israeli hostages Karina Engel-Bart, 51, Mika Engel, 18, and Yuval Engel, 11, who were released after being taken hostage during the October 7 attack by Palestinian militant group Hamas
As hostages leave Gaza, medical aid flows in
While much of the attention on the ongoing ceasefire deal is rightly directed towards the hostages being released, the fighting pause between Israel and Hamas has also allowed crucial medical aid to reach Gaza’s beleaguered civilian population.
Thousands of doses of routine immunisations were delivered to the Palestinian territory on Monday, according to UNICEF Palestine.
Prominent Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi set to be released by Israel - report
Prominent Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi is believed to be on the list of approved 50 female Palestinian prisoners slated to be released today, reported theTimes of Israel.
The additional group will be released if the next release of Israeli hostages by Hamas goes as planned, the prime minister’s office said today.
Ms Tamimi was arrested after posting a controversial social media post following the 7 October attack.
Her family has denied the allegations, claiming her social media account was hacked.
Family of American girl released says ‘we can get all hostages back home’
Two relatives of an Israeli-American girl freed from Hamas captivity have expressed hope in securing the release of all hostages through continued negotiations.
Abigail Edan, who turned four while in captivity, was the third person with US citizenship freed by Hamas on Sunday after seven weeks of bloodshed between the Iranian-backed Palestinian militia that controls the Gaza Strip and the Israeli military.
“We can get all hostages back home. We have to keep pushing,” two relatives of the girl said.
Relatives told CBS News last week that the toddler, if she was released, would go to stay with family members in Israel who have already taken in her two older siblings.
Three hostages released today were French, as five remain in captivity
The government of France celebrated the release of three French citizens from Hamas captivity on Monday.
“France welcomes the liberation of three of its children today: Eitan, Erez and Sahar,’’ the French Foreign Ministry said in a statement obtained by the Associated Press. ‘’They are now in security in Israel. We share the relief of their families and all those who mobilized for their freedom.’’
Five other French citizens remain Hamas hostages, according to officials.
Israel government receives list of hostages to be released today
The government of Israel has received a list of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza who are expected to be released today, following the releases of 11 a day for the past four days.
Israel was given the names of the latest group expected to be released under a truce deal which has been extended for two more days, Israel‘s Army Radio reported, citing the Israeli prime minister’s office.
Around 10 more hostages would be released, Axios reported.
There was no immediate comment from the prime minister’s office.
33 freed Palestinians arrive in Ramallah
Thirty-three Palestinian prisoners who were freed as part of the ongoing ceasefire-hostages deal between Israel and Hamas arrived in the city of Ramallah, West Bank, early on Tuesday.
The prisoners, who were carried in on a Red Cross bus, were part of the fourth group of detainees in Israel traded for hostages held by Hamas.
A total of 150 Palestinians have been released during the ongoing ceasefire, NBC News reports.
Israel and Hamas extend their ceasefire for two days
A two-day extension of a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas offers the chance to free further hostages, a Foreign Office minister has said.
Andrew Mitchell received reports of the deal while answering questions in the House of Commons and having previously insisted that the pause in hostilities “should not be a one-off”.
Addressing the chamber, he said: “There is some suggestion that while I’ve been on my feet in the House, Qatar has announced a truce would be extended by two days.
“Obviously, we all hope that is true and that more hostages, as a result, will be able to leave.”
Richard Wheeler reports.
Israel told of 10 more hostages to be released on Tuesday: report
Israeli officials are reportedly aware of the next 10 Hamas hostages who will be released under the ceasefire deal.
Israeli Army Radio reports that the prime minister’s office has a list of the hostages who will be released on Tuesday, while Axios reports the list will contain 10 people.
The reported release of hostages would be the first such transfer to take place under the extension of the ceasefire announced earlier today.
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