Hamas says it has released two hostages, an American mother and daughter

Hamas armed wing spokesman Abu Ubaida issued a statement announcing the release, the first since gunmen from the Islamist militant group burst into Israel on Oct. 7

The Islamist group Hamas said on Friday it had released two U.S. hostages – a mother and daughter – for what it called “humanitarian reasons” following Qatari mediation efforts.Israel’s Channel 13 News said Israel had confirmed the release of two hostages but gave no further details.

At least 4,137 Palestinians have been killed, including hundreds of children, and 13,000 wounded in Gaza, the Palestinian health ministry said.Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said on Friday that achieving Israel’s objectives would not be quick or easy. It said targeting churches that were used as shelters for people fleeing bombing was “a war crime that cannot be ignored".

The Israeli military said part of the church was damaged in a strike by fighter jets on a nearby Hamas command centre involved in launching rockets and mortars towards Israel, and that it was reviewing the incident.Israel has already told all civilians to evacuate the northern half of the Gaza Strip, which includes Gaza City. Many people have yet to leave saying they fear losing everything and have nowhere safe to go with southern areas also under attack.

The United Nations humanitarian affairs office said more than 140,000 homes – nearly a third of all homes in Gaza – have been damaged, with nearly 13,000 completely destroyed.

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