Hamas releases final six Israeli hostages and returns remains of Shiri Bibas

Hamas has released the last six live Israeli hostages as part of a ceasefire deal. This includes two hostages freed early Saturday in exchange for over 600 Palestinian prisoners, marking the largest single release of prisoners since the ceasefire began in January. Hamas also returned the remains of Shiri Bibas, confirming her death in captivity. Her family received the news after forensic testing. The remains of three other hostages were also returned, with Israeli officials stating they were killed during the conflict. Negotiations for the next phase of the ceasefire are pending, with 59 hostages still in Gaza. Hamas has expressed readiness to negotiate for the release of all remaining hostages in exchange for more Palestinian prisoners.