Freed

Israel has released hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees, shortly after confirming that the Palestinian militant group Hamas returned coffins believed to contain the remains of four hostages.

Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz has issued a warning that the nation will continue its military operations in Gaza if Hamas does not adhere to the ceasefire agreement and release Israeli hostages by Saturday.

Hamas has released three Israeli hostages while dozens of Palestinians were freed from Israeli prisons in return, marking the latest phase of a truce aimed at concluding the 15-month conflict in Gaza.

The father of the two youngest children taken hostage during the 7 October 2023 attack on Israel has been identified as one of the next three Israeli hostages to be released by Hamas.