Israeli army announces the release of two prisoners in a night operation in Rafah. At least 63 Palestinians, including a girl, were killed in the bombardment.
Al-Qassam Brigades said that the continuous Israeli bombing of the Gaza Strip over the past four days claimed the lives of two Israeli prisoners in the Strip and led to the serious injury of 8 others. US official says “major progress in the deal to release the remaining hostages in Gaza could occur as early as this week’