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Hamas releases 3rd batch of hostages, truce extension under discussion

CGTN

The Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, released on Sunday the third batch of 17 hostages from the Gaza Strip under a temporary ceasefire agreement with Israel.

"Within the framework of the humanitarian truce, we handed over to the Red Cross 13 Israeli detainees, three Thais, and one Russian," Al-Qassam said in a press statement.

Meanwhile, 39 Palestinians were released on the third day of truce.

(With input from Xinhua)

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