Israel prepares to receive bodies of young Gaza hostages and their mother

Israel is preparing to receive the bodies of Kfir Bibas, nine months old, and his four-year-old brother Ariel, along with their mother, Shiri Bibas. They were taken by Hamas during the October 7 attack. The handover is part of a ceasefire agreement. This marks the first return of deceased hostages under the current ceasefire, which began on January 19. Israel will conduct DNA tests before confirming identities. The agreement has allowed for the release of some hostages and Palestinian prisoners. Negotiations for a second phase of the agreement are set to begin soon, aiming to secure the return of more hostages. However, discussions remain complicated by differing views on Gaza's future governance and other contentious issues.