Hamas announced on Tuesday that they will be releasing the bodies of four Israeli hostages, including the two youngest captives, Kfir and Ariel Bibas. The group also stated that six living hostages will be released on Saturday, exceeding the initial expectation of three. This decision follows negotiations in Cairo, resulting in an agreement confirmed by the Israeli Prime Minister's Office.
The families of the hostages have been notified about the upcoming releases, both deceased and alive. It is believed that Israel will reciprocate by releasing Palestinian prisoners, as seen in previous exchanges. The Bibas children, who were taken captive in October 2023 at the ages of nine months and four years, are presumed deceased, although Israel has not officially confirmed this.
