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Italy and Israel will face off in the World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday. The hotel housing the Israeli squad is heavily secured.
The handover of 48 hostages, 20 of whom are believed to be alive, has begun in Gaza after a peace deal was struck between Israel and Hamas in Egypt last week during indirect talks.
Seven hostages return home, sparking cheers in Tel Aviv's Hostages Square. Israel prepares for the final release of 20 living captives and Palestinian prisoners as the truce continues. Follow the latest updates here.
Italy will face Israel in a Matchday 8 showdown of the UEFA World Cup Qualifiers. Fans in the USA can catch the action live through various TV and streaming services.