Hamas will return the bodies of four hostages, including the Bibas family, on Thursday and release six living hostages on Saturday, exceeding the anticipated number. In exchange, Israel has agreed to permit the entry of mobile homes and construction equipment into Gaza.
This development signifies the completion of the initial phase of the ceasefire agreement, with 73 hostages still held in Gaza. The involved parties are now tasked with navigating a more complex second phase to secure the release of the remaining hostages and establish a lasting ceasefire.