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- The Hamas armed wing has said it released two captives held in Gaza after Qatari and Egyptian mediation.
- The International Committee of the Red Cross says it facilitated the two captives’ release and transport out of Gaza, adding that it is “ready to facilitate any future release”.
- Both Israel and Hamas report overnight fighting inside the besieged Palestinian enclave.
- Reports say the US has urged Israel to delay its ground offensive as EU foreign policy chief backs a pause in fighting.
- At least 5,087 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza, while more than 1,400 people have been killed in Israel since October 7.