The Israeli army has reported that 10 Israeli captives and four Thai citizens have been freed in Gaza, following the release of two Israelis with Russian citizenship earlier. 

As part of the ongoing truce between Israel and Hamas, it is expected that 30 Palestinian women and children will also be released from Israeli jails. Talks are currently underway to extend the pause in fighting in Gaza, but Israel's leaders are adamant that the army intends to resume the war. Various world leaders have addressed the UN Security Council, with many urging for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. 

The Palestine Red Crescent has provided aid to central and northern Gaza, delivering 21 aid trucks to areas that had not received assistance prior to the truce. For more information, click here to share on social media.

As the Israel-Palestine conflict drags on, here are ten key updates to keep in mind:

1. High death toll: Reports indicate that over 15,000 Palestinians and 1,200 Israelis have tragically lost their lives since October 7, underscoring the devastating human cost of this ongoing conflict.

2. US calls for extended truce: The United States is reportedly urging Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to extend the ceasefire in Gaza, using public statements and diplomatic channels to exert pressure, according to Al Jazeera.

3. US military aid to Israel: National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has clarified to lawmakers that the White House has no plans to impose conditions on US military aid to Israel. This statement comes after President Joe Biden seemed open to the idea, sparking a debate among Democrats. The discussion gained momentum as civilian casualties in Gaza increased.

4. UN envoy condemns child's killing: US envoy Francesca Albanese has labeled the death of 9-year-old Adam Samer Al Ghoul in Jenin as an "execution in cold blood" by Israeli forces. She highlighted that he is one of over 230 Palestinians killed by Israeli army and settlers in the West Bank since October 7.

5. Hostage releases: Thailand's Foreign Ministry announced the release of four more Thai hostages held by Hamas. These individuals will receive necessary medical examinations following their release. So far, 23 Thai nationals have been freed, but nine remain in captivity.
6. Hamas frees American captive: Liat Beinin, a dual Israeli-American national, was among those released by Hamas. US President Joe Biden expressed gratitude for her release and the ongoing truce.

7. Palestinian women and children released: Israel has released 30 Palestinian women and children from its prisons. This move comes amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas.

8. Erdogan welcomes ceasefire: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has welcomed the Gaza ceasefire, praising the temporary halt in hostilities and the exchange of hostages and prisoners between Israel and Hamas. He described it as a crucial "stop of bloodshed" in the region, as reported by Reuters.

9. Blinken arrives for talks in Israel: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has visited Tel Aviv to discuss and support the ongoing peace efforts between Israel and Palestinian authorities.

10. ICRC releases Palestinian detainees: The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has announced its involvement in the release and transfer of 15 Palestinian detainees from Israeli detention centers to Ramallah, as reported by Reuters. It is important to note that the ICRC count only includes releases directly facilitated by the organization.

As this conflict continues to unfold, these updates shed light on the evolving dynamics and various perspectives surrounding the Israel-Palestine War.

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