Hamas to return bodies of four hostages privately

Hamas will return the bodies of four slain hostages to Israel tonight without a public ceremony. This decision follows international criticism of previous public ceremonies held for live hostages. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the agreement, stating it aligns with Israeli demands to avoid further public displays. The handover is part of the ongoing Gaza ceasefire, which is set to expire this weekend. Talks for a second phase of the ceasefire are reportedly progressing, with Israeli representatives currently in discussions.