Hamas announced it would release six Israeli hostages and four deceased captives amidst ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire. This follows six previous swaps under the current truce. The hostage release is tied to exchanges for Palestinian prisoners, as Hamas previously threatened to pause releases over Israel's refusal to provide mobile homes and construction equipment for Gaza. Despite the ceasefire halting prior violence and aiding Palestinian return, significant hurdles remain in future negotiations, particularly concerning Israel's goal to diminish Hamas's control in the region.
Hamas is set to release six living Israeli hostages and four bodies, marking the end of the first phase of a ceasefire.
The next hostage release will involve exchanges for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners as part of ongoing negotiations between Hamas and Israel.
Hamas threatened to pause the release of hostages due to Israel's failure to allow necessary equipment into Gaza, complicating ceasefire efforts.
Challenges remain in negotiating further releases as Israel aims to diminish Hamas's power in Gaza amidst the current truce.
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