URGENT: Ceasefire Plan Teeters on Brink as Hostage Release Sparks Fresh Crisis in Gaza.

BREAKING NEWS: Ceasefire Plan Teeters on Brink as Hostage Release Sparks Fresh Crisis in Gaza Hamas has handed over all living hostages held in Gaza, but the release of only 20 out of 48 confirmed alive has sparked fresh crisis. The Israeli military confirms that Hamas released the hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and detainees. The hostage handover is part of the first phase of Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza, which saw a ceasefire come into effect at 12:00 (09:00 GMT) on Friday. Increased aid entered the Strip over the weekend, but tensions remain high. Background context shows that Hamas abducted 251 people during its attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, killing about 1,200 others and sparking a military campaign in Gaza. Over 67,000 people have been killed, according to reports from the territory. The ceasefire deal is now teetering on the brink as negotiations over the details of the latter phases are expected to follow. The fate of the remaining hostages remains uncertain, and tensions between Israel and Hamas continue to escalate. This is a developing story, with updates to come as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*