Hamas releases six Israeli hostages in Gaza as tensions rise

Hamas has released six Israeli hostages, including Hisham Al-Sayed, who had been held since 2015. The final hostage was freed separately on Saturday, while five others were released earlier in staged ceremonies, which have faced criticism from Israel and the Red Cross. The releases come amid ongoing tensions following a mix-up involving the remains of an Israeli mother, Shiri Bibas. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the incident, while Hamas claimed it was a mistake. As part of the ceasefire deal, Israel is set to release 620 Palestinian prisoners, including minors. Negotiations for a second phase of the ceasefire, which would involve more hostages, are expected to be challenging.