Hamas has handed over the first two of six Israeli hostages to the Red Cross as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. The hostages were transported to a nearby crossing into Israel, where they were reunited with officials. The remaining four hostages are expected to be released later in central Gaza. This exchange comes as tensions between Israel and Hamas grow, putting the fragile ceasefire deal at risk.

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