Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas’s armed wing, released two Russian captives on the 6th day of the humanitarian pause in the Gaza Strip. It was reported that the two captives were released upon the request of Russia and were recently handed over to the Red Cross teams to be taken to the representatives of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Hamas has freed 60 Israelis, including at least 21 foreigners, and Israel has released 180 Palestinians since the beginning of the humanitarian cease-fire.