Bodies of mother and two children returned from Gaza as first hostages in ceasefire deal

Hamas has returned the bodies of four hostages, including two young boys and their mother, marking the first such handover during the current ceasefire. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed national grief over the loss. The handover took place in Khan Younis, with Red Cross vehicles transporting the bodies to Israel for identification. The Bibas family had been abducted during the October 7 Hamas attack, and their father was released earlier this month. The ceasefire, which began on January 19, has allowed for exchanges of hostages and prisoners. Negotiations for a second phase are expected to start soon, aiming to secure the return of more hostages and a potential end to the conflict.