Hamas releases two hostages to Red Cross in Gaza as ceasefire continues

Hamas has released two more hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza as part of a ceasefire deal with Israel. The handover took place in Rafah, with the hostages identified as Tal Shoham and Avera Mengistu. Four additional hostages are expected to be released later in Nuseirat, central Gaza. The hostages include Omer Shem-Tov, Eliya Cohen, Omer Wenkert, and Hisham al-Sayed. The handover was marked by a public ceremony, with armed Hamas fighters present. The event occurred amid ongoing destruction from over 16 months of conflict.