The six Israelis were the last living captives set to be released in the first phase of the cease-fire. The agreement, strained for weeks, has an uncertain future.

Israel accused Hamas of subjecting its hostages to humiliation, while Hamas said the delayed release of Palestinian prisoners is a violation of the ceasefire deal.

Six living hostages are back home in Israel after Hamas released them in the seventh and final phase of the agreement. The release of 620 Palestinians prisoners is pending a security consultation by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,