Hamas releases six Israeli hostages in Gaza ceasefire deal
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Hamas has released six Israeli hostages as part of a ceasefire agreement, with Israel set to free over 600 Palestinian prisoners in return. This marks the completion of the first phase of the hostage exchange. The final hostage, Hisham Al-Sayed, was delivered privately to the Red Cross. The other five hostages were handed over during public ceremonies in Gaza, drawing crowds in Israel celebrating their return. The families of the released hostages expressed relief, while the body of Shiri Bibas, another hostage, was identified after being returned to Israel. The situation follows a complex exchange involving both living hostages and remains.