Hamas to release six Israeli hostages and return four bodies in Gaza deal

Hamas announced it will release six living Israeli hostages on Saturday and return four bodies on Thursday, speeding up the process amid a ceasefire. This follows Israel's agreement to allow mobile homes and construction equipment into Gaza. The six hostages include individuals abducted during the October 7 attack. Their release marks a shift from the original plan, which called for three hostages to be freed this week and three more later. Israel is expected to continue releasing Palestinian prisoners in exchange for hostages. The ceasefire is set to last until early March, with ongoing concerns about potential renewed fighting.