Hamas returns four hostages' bodies; Israel releases prisoners

Hamas has returned the bodies of four hostages, while Israel has released some Palestinian prisoners, signaling a potential return to a ceasefire that had recently been disrupted. The bodies were transferred to the Red Cross in Gaza. Israel's government had previously halted a prisoner exchange, citing concerns over Hamas's public handling of the situation. The recent agreement allows for the release of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the hostages' remains, although the exact number of prisoners released remains unclear. The exchange follows a national day of mourning in Israel for a family killed while held hostage. The next phase of the ceasefire is set to begin soon, but negotiations for further details have not yet started.