Hamas Releases All Living Israeli Hostages in Ceasefire Deal

Hamas has released all remaining living Israeli hostages after two years in captivity, a major development in the Gaza conflict. The release is part of the first phase of a U.S.-mediated peace plan and ceasefire agreement, which also includes a phased withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza. The Israel Defense Forces confirmed no living hostages remain in captivity, though the bodies of 28 deceased hostages are yet to be returned. In exchange, Israel is set to release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.