As the Israel-Hamas war enters its 55th day, the Israeli army said the ceasefire will continue amid mediation efforts to maintain the steady release of hostages. The warring sides have been under increasing pressure from the international community to keep extending their truce deal so more hostages can be freed and more humanitarian aid can enter the Gaza Strip. Hamas frees 10 Israelis, 4 Thai nationals and 2 Russians Russia says it held "direct" talks with Hamas to get its citizens freed U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to Israel Hamas claims 10-month-old Kfir Bibas, his mother, and his brother ... (full story)