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Hamas Releases Six Israeli Hostages in Fragile Ceasefire Agreement

Hamas is releasing six Israeli hostages in Gaza as part of a ceasefire deal, marking the final living captives from pre-agreed exchanges.
In exchange, Israel is expected to release 602 Palestinian prisoners and detainees, according to Hamas.
The six hostages are the last agreed to be exchanged, with ongoing negotiations for 63 remaining hostages held by Hamas.
The first phase of the handover process will complete if four more hostage bodies are released next week.

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The Blade

Hamas hands over final living hostages to be released under first phase of Gaza ceasefire

Hamas released six hostages from Gaza on Saturday, handing over in two public ceremonies and one private transfer the final living captives whom the warring sides agreed would be freed when a ceasefire began last month. Israel was due to release 620 Palestinian detainees in return, but has delayed the exchange citing further security reviews.

38 minutes ago·Toledo, United States

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Euronews

Hamas releases six last hostages in first phase of ceasefire agreement

The six included three Israeli men seized from the Nova music festival and another taken while visiting family in southern Israel when Hamas-led militants stormed across the border in the 7 October, 2023, attack that triggered Israel’s 16-month bombing campaign in Gaza.

1 hour ago·France

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The West Australian

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Hamas frees six more hostages in Gaza

The last six living Israeli hostages to be released in Gaza in the first phase of a fragile ceasefire accord have been reunited with loved ones.

2 hours ago·Australia

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Newsweek

Hamas frees Israeli hostages in major ceasefire exchange

"This is an unforgettable moment, where all emotions are rapidly mixing together," said the family of one of the released hostages.

2 hours ago·United States

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Bangkok Post

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Hamas releases six Israeli hostages

JERUSALEM - Hamas militants freed six hostages from Gaza on Saturday in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees, after Israel confirmed that a body handed over hours earlier was that of hostage Shiri Bibas.

3 hours ago·Bangkok, Thailand

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WCVB

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Hamas frees all 6 hostages in latest exchange with Israel

The latest hostage release, to be followed by the freeing of hundreds of Palestinians imprisoned by Israel, is going ahead after tensions mounted over a dispute over another hostage's remains earlier this week.

3 hours ago·Boston, United States

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