Bharat Express

Israeli Soldiers

Hamas excluded Arbel Yehuda, a civilian hostage, from the swap. Hamas assured that Yehuda is alive and in good health. It promised to release her in the third swap set for next Saturday.

The Al-Qassam Brigades announced that they had killed and wounded several Israeli soldiers during an attack in Gaza City.

The health ministry of the Palestinians in Gaza denounced what it called a "massacre" and reported that at least 104 people were killed and 760 injured.