Hamas to release six Israeli hostages in exchange for over 600 Palestinian prisoners

Hamas is set to release six Israeli hostages today in exchange for over 600 Palestinian prisoners. This follows a dispute over the identification of bodies, which has raised concerns about the ceasefire agreement. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the situation, calling it a violation of the agreement. The family of Shiri Bibas confirmed the identification of her remains and those of her sons, while Hamas suggested a mix-up due to Israeli airstrikes. The six hostages include individuals abducted during an attack on October 7. Hamas plans to release four more bodies next week, completing the first phase of the ceasefire, but has stated it will not release remaining captives without a lasting ceasefire.