Israel, Hamas Agree to Extend Truce for Another Day

TEL AVIV—Israel and Hamas agreed to extend a temporary truce in Gaza for an eighth day, Egyptian officials said Thursday, in a deal that is expected to involve the release of another 10 hostages, mostly women and children.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting the region where he urged Israelis to extend the pause and reduce civilian casualties if the fighting resumes.

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