White House official confirms two-day Gaza truce extension

Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief

Israelis attend a rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, November 25, 2023. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
Israelis attend a rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, November 25, 2023. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)

A White House official confirms the two-day truce extension announced moments ago by Qatar and Hamas.

Israel has yet to formally confirm the extension, which would allow for the release of 20 more hostages from Gaza.

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