Qatari mediators announced on Monday that the truce between Israel and Hamas would be extended for two additional days to allow for the continued release of Israeli hostages held captive in Gaza. Summary Qatari mediators announced on Monday that the truce between Israel and Hamas would be extended for two additional days to allow for the continued release of Israeli hostages held captive in Gaza. Qatar has facilitated the negotiations between Hamas and Israel throughout the seven-week-old conflict. Hamas is …