Hostages Released and Cease-fire Extended: Israel and Hamas Find Common Ground

Israel and Hamas have released another group of hostages and prisoners as part of an extended cease-fire agreement. The Red Cross transferred 12 hostages from Gaza to Egypt, while 30 Palestinians were released from Israeli prisons. The hostages released on Tuesday included 10 Israelis, one Filipino, two Argentinians, and two Thai citizens. The announcement follows the release of dozens of Israeli hostages and over 100 Palestinian prisoners in previous days. The cease-fire extension was negotiated by the US, Qatar, and Egypt, and both sides have expressed interest in further extending the truce and negotiating the release of more hostages.