Hamas to release six Israeli hostages from Gaza as ceasefire efforts continue

Hamas plans to release six more Israeli hostages from Gaza on Saturday. This follows a recent mix-up involving the remains of hostages, which has raised tensions and doubts about the ongoing ceasefire agreement. The hostages include individuals abducted during the October 7 attack. In exchange, over 600 Palestinian prisoners will be released from Israeli jails, including those serving life sentences. Hamas has stated it will retain about 60 hostages after this release and will not free them without a lasting ceasefire and full Israeli withdrawal. The situation remains complex amid ongoing military actions and political proposals.