Six Israeli hostages and 600 Palestinian prisoners to be released in ceasefire deal

Six Israeli hostages will be released today as part of a ceasefire agreement. This includes two men who have been held for over a decade. The release marks the end of the initial six-week ceasefire. In exchange, Israeli authorities will free more than 600 Palestinian prisoners, with over 400 detained since the recent conflict began. The handover will occur in Nuseirat, Gaza. The hostages were brought out by Hamas fighters and transported in Red Cross ambulances. Families of the released hostages expressed relief and joy upon seeing their loved ones after years of captivity.