US EditionIsrael says it will receive bodies of four hostages held by Hamas in Gaza
- Israel is preparing to receive six hostages and the bodies of deceased captives from Gaza, according to a source briefed on the talks.
- Ongoing negotiations mediated by Qatar and Egypt involve Israel sending temporary housing structures into Gaza, as stated by the source.
- The return of the bodies marks the first handover since the ceasefire deal with Hamas began in January.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office mentioned that negotiations are to continue regarding the second phase of the ceasefire deal.
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The return of the bodies of four Israeli hostages abducted during the 7 October 2023 attack on Israel and taken to the Gaza Strip will take place this night as part of the ceasefire agreement.
The first phase of the cease-fire between Hamas and the Hebrew state is scheduled to end on Saturday, March 1.
Second phase of Israel-Hamas ceasefire up in the air amid hostage exchange - Washington Examiner
Israel and Hamas are behind schedule on the progression of their ceasefire deal as the release of hostages and return of remains continues through a tense, fragile peace. Hamas is preparing to return the bodies of four dead hostages to Israeli authorities on Thursday, followed by “six living hostages” on Saturday, according to the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office. Kfir and Ariel Bibas, 1 year old and 4 years old, respectively, are the youngest Is…
Hamas to hand over bodies of four hostages on Thursday
Hamas will release the bodies of four hostages on Thursday, while the remaining six hostages still alive will be released on Saturday - the bodies will include members of the Bibas family who were kidnapped on 7 October 2023.
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