Evening Update: More hostages, Palestinian prisoners released on fifth day of ceasefire

News Snapshot:

Good evening, let’s start with today’s top stories: Hamas releases 12 hostages, Israel releases 30 Palestinian prisoners as fragile truce in Gaza holds Another 12 hostages and 30 Palestinian prisoners were released today, the fifth day of a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, as mediators met in Qatar to try to extend the ceasefire beyond Wednesday. Hamas and other militants are still holding about 160 hostages out of the 240 taken on Oct. 7. Israel has vowed to continue the war to destroy Hamas once it becomes apparent that no more hostages will be released under the deal. U.S....