"Hostages Released and Gaza Death Toll: Latest Updates on Israel-Hamas War"

CIA Director William J. Burns is in Qatar for secret talks to broker a broader deal in the Israel-Gaza conflict, aiming to exchange more hostages held in Gaza for prisoners held in Israel. The extended pause in fighting offers hope to hostage families and relief to Gazans, with the potential release of 10 hostages on Tuesday and an equal number on Wednesday, in exchange for three times as many prisoners.