Israel says 2 more hostages released by Hamas, with additional releases expected as cease-fire holds

Two more Israeli hostages were released on Thursday, Israel said, as a short-term truce deal between Israel and Hamas, the Gaza Strip's ruling militant group, neared its one-week mark in the Palestinian territory. 

Both Israeli hostages were transferred to the Red Cross then traveled to Israel on Thursday, the Israel Defense Forces said. Additional hostages were expected to be transferred to the aid organization over the next few hours, according to the military. 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office identified the released Israelis as 21-year-old Mia Schem and 40-year-old Amit Soussana.