Israel prepares to receive bodies of dead hostages from Hamas

Hamas plans to transfer the bodies of four hostages to Israel, including members of the Bibas family, who have become symbols of the captives. This marks the first handover of dead hostages since a ceasefire began last month. The Bibas family, taken during a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, has faced uncertainty about their fate. The Israeli government will confirm the identities of the deceased after forensic examinations. Six living hostages are expected to be released on Saturday. Ongoing negotiations aim to secure the release of remaining hostages and prisoners, but discussions have not yet started.