Israel and Hamas agree on hostage and prisoner exchange

Israel and Hamas have agreed to exchange the bodies of dead hostages for the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. This deal helps maintain a fragile ceasefire that was at risk of collapsing. The agreement was reached during a visit to Cairo by a Hamas delegation. It allows for the return of four more dead hostages and the release of additional Palestinian prisoners. An Israeli official confirmed the deal, stating that the bodies and prisoners will be exchanged simultaneously. This development may facilitate further negotiations for the release of all remaining hostages.