Deal reached to exchange Palestinian prisoners for hostages' bodies

Mediators have finalized a deal to exchange Palestinian prisoners for Israeli hostages' bodies, following a delay. The handovers will occur under Egyptian supervision, but the exact release date is not yet known. Hamas plans to release the body of Israeli hostage Ohad Yahalomi on Thursday, part of a larger agreement involving four bodies. The release of 620 Palestinian prisoners was postponed after six Israeli hostages were freed last Saturday. Israel has stated that the prisoner release will be delayed until the next hostages are assured, avoiding public ceremonies. The ceasefire, which began on January 19, is nearing the end of its first phase.