The third day of the four-day truce between Israel and Hamas begins and the conflict enters day 51. Hostages have been swapped for prisoners as part of the first stage of the ceasefire deal. Thirteen Israeli captives, 10 Thai citizens and one Filipino were released from Gaza; 39 Palestinian women and child prisoners were also freed from Israeli jails. Hamas is expected to release 50 Israeli captives over the four days, with Israel releasing 150 Palestinian detainees. The agreement could potentially be extended.

Humanitarian aid has entered the Gaza Strip and more progress is to be expected. Join CGTN for the latest.