Hamas releases 12 hostages in exchange for release of 30 Palestinians

On the first day of the two-day extended ceasefire on Tuesday, Hamas released 12 more hostages, including 10 Israelis and 2 Thai nationals. According to the International Committee of the Red Cross, it "successfully facilitated" the release and transfer of 12 hostages out of Gaza via the Rafah crossing with Egypt. In exchange, 30 Palestinians were released from Israeli prisons, including 15 women and 15 minors.

According to Israeli media outlets, including Haaretz and the Times of Israel on Tuesday, Israel and Hamas could potentially agree to extend the ceasefire by a further two days, to December 2nd. The reports indicate that the two sides could agree to an extension under the same conditions as the existing deal. Israeli authorities have not confirmed the report, but said that they're reviewing the matter. And amid raised hopes of a continued pause in fighting, Israel reported clashes between its military and the Palestinian militant group.