Israel and Hamas agree on hostage and prisoner exchange

Israeli and Hamas officials announced an agreement to exchange the bodies of dead hostages for the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. This deal helps maintain a fragile ceasefire for a few more days. Israel had delayed the release of 600 Palestinian prisoners, citing concerns over the treatment of hostages by Hamas. The new agreement allows for the return of four dead hostages' bodies and the simultaneous release of prisoners. The deal was reached during talks in Cairo and may facilitate a visit from the White House’s Mideast envoy, who aims to advance negotiations for the release of all remaining hostages and a resolution to the conflict.