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- The spokesman of Hamas’s military wing says the group has freed two US captives “for humanitarian reasons”.
- US President Joe Biden says he is “overjoyed” by release of Americans, thanks Qatar and Israel for their “partnership” in efforts to secure release of captives held in Gaza.
- Israel has demanded the evacuation of al-Quds Hospital, which is sheltering thousands in Gaza City, the Palestine Red Crescent says.
- Thousands of people in Muslim-majority countries and beyond held demonstrations in solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, calling for an end to Israel’s “total blockade” and air strikes.
- Gaza residents endure yet another night of relentless bombing amid uncertainty over entry of aid from Egypt.
- At least 4,137 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza since Hamas’s October 7 attack inside Israel, which killed more than 1,400 people.