Hamas returns hostages' bodies; Israel releases prisoners
Hamas has handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages to the Red Cross. This transfer is part of a fragile truce that began on January 19, which is set to end this week. In exchange, Israel is set to release 620 Palestinian prisoners, including men, women, and minors. The release follows a previous exchange where six hostages were returned to Hamas. The ceasefire has allowed for the exchange of 33 Israeli hostages for around 2,000 Palestinian detainees. The future of the truce and potential further negotiations remain uncertain as the deadline approaches.