Hamas will return bodies of four Israeli hostages

Hamas will return the bodies of four Israeli hostages who were taken during its October 7, 2023, attack. This exchange is part of a ceasefire deal that began on January 19, allowing for the release of 33 hostages and over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners. The four deceased hostages include Ohad Yahalomi, Tsachi Idan, Itzik Elgarat, and Shlomo Mansour. Their identities will be confirmed through forensic tests. Until recently, all four had been listed as alive. This marks the final swap under the current ceasefire agreement, which also included the release of five Thai hostages. The deal is set to conclude by March 1.