As the 2-day extension to the 4-day temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas runs out this morning, American and Israeli security chiefs are in talks with Qatar and Hamas in the hope of securing the release of more hostages from Gaza in exchange for more time. Reports say Israel is willing to extend the pause in fighting for at least 3 more days but as many as 10 if Hamas commits to returning 10 hostages for each extra day. Top of mind for Israel are concerns for a mother and her 2 young children from the Bibas family after Hamas claimed they had been killed in Israeli airstrikes. In Israel, they have become symbols of the hostages held in Gaza, particularly 10-month-old Kfir, who was the youngest person taken on 7 October. Since the start of the ceasefire, Hamas has released 81 hostages and Israel has released 180 Palestinian prisoners.