Israel prepares for release of six hostages in Gaza prisoner swap

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Six Israeli hostages will be released in Gaza on Saturday in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. This marks the seventh swap amid a fragile ceasefire. The remains of Shiri Bibas, an Israeli hostage, were identified after being returned by Hamas. Israeli authorities believe she died in captivity with her two sons. Confusion arose over the identification of Bibas's body, which was one of four handed over to Israel. The situation has caused shock among Israelis.


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