Hamas releases six Israeli hostages as Gaza ceasefire phase one concludes

Hamas has released six Israeli hostages as the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire nears its end. This follows the identification of Shiri Bibas' remains after a mix-up in the initial handover. The hostages were handed over in ceremonies in Gaza, where they were greeted by masked militants. They were then transferred to the Red Cross before returning to Israel. In Tel Aviv, hundreds gathered to watch the live broadcast of the releases, expressing their emotions with applause and tears. The hostages were among many taken during Hamas's attack on October 7, 2023.