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, maintaining a fragile ceasefire. This agreement follows a delay in prisoner releases by Israel due to concerns over hostage treatment. The exchange is set to include the return of four dead hostages and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. The deal aims to fulfill both sides' obligations under the current ceasefire phase, which has been in place for six weeks. The agreement may facilitate further negotiations for a second phase, which involves the release of all remaining hostages and discussions to end the ongoing conflict.