Hamas releases the bodies of four Israeli hostages killed in Gaza, including mother and young sons, in latest ceasefire exchange
- Hamas returned the bodies of four Israeli hostages, including Shiri Bibas and her two young children, symbolizing the nation's grief after the October 7 attack in 2023.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office confirmed one of the deceased was Oded Lifshitz, who was 83 when abducted.
- Thousands of mourners gathered in Israel as the bodies were returned, contrasting with previous celebrations of living hostages released.
- Israeli President Isaac Herzog expressed deep sorrow, stating that, 'Hearts across the country lie in tatters,' following the handover.
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas handed over the remains of another four hostages early Thursday and Israel released hundreds of Palestinian prisoners as part of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
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