Israel confirmed the extension of the truce with Hamas by one day.

Israel confirmed the extension of the truce with the Palestinian Hamas movement for a day after they received a new list of hostages for release, which included 10 women and children, the Times of Israel newspaper says, citing the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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“The prime minister’s office said that the truce in Gaza will continue today after it recently received a list of hostages to be released from the Gaza Strip. It includes 10 women and children,” the newspaper says.

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As noted, the list received by Israel complies with the agreed ceasefire rules.

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Previously, the Palestinian movement Hamas, which rules in the Gaza Strip, announced the extension of the humanitarian truce in the Gaza Strip on Thursday.

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Qatar’s Foreign Ministry later confirmed a one-day extension of the humanitarian truce in the enclave.