Hamas returns bodies of four Israeli hostages including mother and children

Hamas has returned the bodies of four Israeli hostages, including a mother and her two young children, who were feared dead since their abduction on October 7, 2023. The remains are believed to be Shiri Bibas, her sons Ariel and Kfir, and Oded Lifshitz. The handover took place in Gaza, where Hamas displayed the coffins before transferring them to Red Cross vehicles. Israeli military plans to conduct DNA identification before notifying the families officially. This event contrasts with the recent release of 24 living hostages during a ceasefire. Hamas is expected to release more hostages and bodies in the coming days, as negotiations for a longer ceasefire continue.