The Israeli military says its forces in Gaza received the latest three hostages freed by Hamas and was bringing them back into Israel. In a statement, the mlitary said the three would undergo an initial medical assessment.

Hamas on Saturday released all six remaining living Israeli hostages promised under the first stage of the ongoing cease-fire deal — as one heartbroken family finally received the remains of a

Two of the captives had been in the hands of Hamas for about 10 years. The rest were taken during the attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.