Hamas hands over Israeli hostage Hisham al-Sayed to Red Cross, media reports say

Hamas has handed over Israeli captive Hisham al-Sayed to the Red Cross, Israeli media reports said, making him the sixth captive to be released by the Palestinian group, Reuters reports.

The Israeli military said in a brief statement that one hostage was transferred to the Red Cross, without naming him.

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