* Truce was extended by another day with just minutes to spare early this morning
* But the family of baby Kfir face agonising wait for confirmation of his death
With just minutes to go before a six-day ceasefire was set to expire, Israel and Hamas have reached a deal to continue the pause in an effort to free the remaining hostages.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a statement that 'a short time ago, Israel was given a list of women and children in accordance with the terms of the agreement, and therefore the truce will continue.'
The announcement followed a last-minute standoff earlier Thursday, with Hamas saying Israel had rejected a proposed list that included seven living captives and the remains of three who the group said were killed in previous Israeli airstrikes.
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WNU Editor: I will be surprised that after today this truce is extended for another day or two.
Israel-Hamas Truce Extended For Another 24 Hours
Israel-Hamas war: Truce extended, new hostage list sent -- DW
Live Updates: Israel-Hamas truce extended to a seventh day -- CNN
Israel-Gaza war updates: Hamas and Israel agree to extend truce for a seventh day – as it happened -- ABC News Australia
French nationals among 11 freed hostages as Gaza truce is extended -- France 24
Israel-Hamas war: ceasefire extended for a day amid last-minute mediation efforts -- The Guardian
Two more Israeli hostages are freed, Israel’s military says, after the cease-fire was extended -- AP
Hamas hands over two female hostages, others expected after truce extended -- Reuters
Two women hostages are released from Gaza and returned to Israel, with more due to be freed today as part of Hamas truce deal -- Daily Mail
Hostages expected to be released at different times and places today -- Times of Israel
