Middle East: Hamas releases first 2 hostages in latest swap

Militant group Hamas has released two of six Israeli hostages as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal. In exchange, Israel is set to release more than 600 Palestinian prisoners. DW has the latest.

• Kibbutz Nir Oz said Shiri Bibas will be laid to rest after body handed to Red Cross
• Hamas is expected to release 6 Israeli hostages on Saturday
• Israel is set to release over 600 Palestinian prisoners and detainees
• The WHO will resume its polio vaccination campaign in Gaza

Here is a round-up of the latest developments in Israel, Gaza and the wider Middle East on Saturday, February 22: