for trump so we track them down, and wait until you see what they did next. and tonight rfk jr. gaining traction. his supporters going to tell you why it s kennedy for them over biden and trump. let s go out front. reporter: and good evening. i m erin burnett. out front tonight, prepared to attack at any hour. that s what israel is saying tonight as hamas says it s at, quote, high combat readiness. both sides preparing for the truce to end tonight if a deal is not reached by midnight eastern. last night the truce was extended for 24 hours at the last minute. today eight hostages were released. right now it s a group of six that arrived in israel. two others were released earlier today. they ve now been reunited with their family. the reality is so far women and children and hostages have been primarily released. that was the deal made by israel and hamas. by israel s last count there aren t very many women and children left in gaza, but there are 118 men still being held
six more israeli hostages were just released, hours after two other captives were freed. this comes as hamas forces have been alerted to be ready for combat as day seven of the gaza truce is nearing an end. will there be another last minute extension? also breaking, indicts u.s. congressman george santos remains defiant as the house considers whether to expel him from congress. stand by for details on the debate that wrapped up just a short while ago. and the nail biter vote that s expected tomorrow. plus, donald trump is lashing out big time after an appeals court reinstated the gag order in his new york civil fraud trial. the judge in the $250 million case now revealing when he s likely to issue a ruling. welcome to our viewers in the united states and around the world. i m wolf blitzer. you re in the situation room. this is cnn breaking news. right now, the latest hostages released from captivity in gaza are back in israel. six more israelis are free as time is c