Hamas releases six Israeli hostages as cease-fire deal concludes

Hamas released six Israeli hostages on Saturday as part of a cease-fire deal with Israel. This release marks the last of the living captives to be freed under the current truce. Two of the freed hostages had been held for about 10 years, while four were taken during the attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. The cease-fire agreement includes the release of at least 33 hostages in exchange for over 1,000 Palestinian prisoners. Negotiations to extend the truce are ongoing but face challenges.