Israel says another 11 Israeli hostages including three-year-old twins have been freed by Hamas, bringing the total number of released hostages to more than 50.
In exchange, 33 Palestinians were released from Israeli prisons – reportedly including 30 children and three women.
Just hours before the four-day truce was due to expire, Qatar said Israel and Hamas have agreed to a two-day extension
US national security spokesman John Kirby says over the next two days, Hamas has committed to releasing another 20 women and children.