Israel-Gaza war live updates As pause nears end, Israel and Hamas express openness to extension

Israel-Gaza warHostages: As of Sunday, Hamas has released more than 50 hostages , including Filipino and Thai citizens and a 4-year-old American girl, Abigail Edan , as part of the agreement between Israel and Hamas that includes a multiday pause in fighting. Here’s what we know about the hostages and the prisoners expected to be released .

Al-Shifa Hospital: Israeli forces conducted a raid on the besieged al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, searching for evidence of the Hamas infrastructure that Israeli and U.S. officials say is under the facility.

Around the world: Protests showing support for Israelis and Palestinians are growing calls for a cease-fire. Concerns over antisemitism on college campuses in the United States have sparked an investigation from the Department of Education .

Oct. 7 attack: A Post video analysis shows how Hamas exploited vulnerabilities created by Israel’s reliance on technology at the “Iron Wall” to carry out the deadliest attack in Israel’s history.

Israeli-Palestinian conflict: The Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip has a complicated history. Understand what’s behind the Israel-Gaza war and see the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict .