Israel prepares to receive six Gaza hostages in prisoner exchange

Israel is set to receive six more hostages from Gaza in exchange for 602 Palestinian prisoners. This handover is part of a ceasefire deal, with the hostages being the last from a group of 33 agreed upon last month. The hostages include four individuals captured during a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, and two others held for nearly a decade. Tensions rose after a misidentified body was returned, leading to accusations from both sides regarding ceasefire violations. Despite ongoing disputes, both Israel and Hamas have indicated plans to continue negotiations for a second stage of the exchange, which would involve more hostages and discussions about the future of Gaza.