Hamas to return remains of Israeli captives including Bibas family on Thursday

Hamas announced it will hand over the remains of four Israeli hostages, including members of the Bibas family, to Israel on Thursday. This is part of a deal for the release of Palestinian prisoners. Hamas's chief negotiator, Khalil al-Hayya, stated that the number of living hostages released on Saturday will increase from three to six. The Israeli prime minister's office confirmed the return of four bodies but did not confirm the identity of the remains. Concerns for the lives of the Bibas family had been previously expressed by Israeli military officials.