Hamas to release six Israeli captives, hand over four bodies this week
Briefly

Khalil al-Hayya, the Hamas leader in Gaza, announced the upcoming release of six living Israeli captives as a part of the ongoing ceasefire agreement. This handover will occur on Saturday, along with the delivery of four deceased captives' bodies scheduled for Thursday. The ceasefire was negotiated with the involvement of the United States, Qatar, and Egypt, and is seen as a crucial step towards future negotiations for a more permanent peace. Talks about the subsequent phases of the ceasefire deal remain pending.
Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya confirmed that six living Israeli captives will be released on Saturday as part of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
Hamas demonstrated its commitment to the ceasefire, announcing the release of six captives and the handover of four bodies as a sign of good faith.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office confirmed the planned exchanges, marking the first phase of the ceasefire deal been brokered in Egypt.
Negotiations for the next stages of the ceasefire, including a potential permanent resolution to the conflict, are yet to commence.
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