The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Thursday said that the temporary truce with Hamas, which was extended by two days on Monday, will continue for another day in light of mediating efforts to continue the release of hostages, a day after Hamas released 16 more captives from the Gaza Strip. The Qatari Foreign Ministry said the truce was being extended under the same terms as in the past, after it was set to expire on Wednesday.The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Thursday said that the temporary truce with Hamas, which was extended by two days on Monday, will continue for another day in light of mediating efforts to continue the release of hostages, a day after Hamas released 16 more captives from the Gaza Strip. The Qatari Foreign Ministry said the truce was being extended under the same terms as in the past, after it was set to expire on Wednesday.