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Lasting Gaza truce sought as more hostages freed

(UPDATE) PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES: A truce between Israel and Hamas entered its sixth day on Wednesday after more hostages were released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, with mediators pushing for a 'sustainable' ceasefire.

After a 48-hour extension of an initial four-day truce, a new group of 12 hostages was freed from Gaza on Tuesday, with 30 Palestinians released by Israel.