Hamas to release six hostages and return bodies of Bibas family this week

Hamas announced it will release six hostages from Gaza this week and return the bodies of four individuals, including Shiri Bibas and her two young sons. Their deaths had not been confirmed until now. The release of the six hostages is set for Saturday, ahead of the original schedule. In exchange, all remaining Palestinians due for release from Israeli prisons will be freed on the same day. Israeli officials confirmed the developments and stated that negotiations for the second phase of the ceasefire agreement will begin this week. This phase aims to address the release of all remaining hostages and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.