Israel to receive six more hostages from Gaza in prisoner exchange

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Israel is set to receive six more hostages from Gaza as part of a prisoner exchange deal. This follows accusations against Hamas for misidentifying a body during a previous handover, which raised tensions in the ongoing ceasefire. The six hostages include four taken during Hamas's attack on October 7, 2023, and two held for nearly a decade. In return, Israel will release 602 Palestinian prisoners, continuing a complex exchange process. Despite the ceasefire, both sides have accused each other of violations. Talks for a second stage of negotiations are planned, but disagreements over Gaza's future complicate the situation.


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