Hamas is to transfer to Israel the bodies of four hostages who have been held in Gaza since being taken alive in the group's attack on Israel on 7 October 2023. It has said they include a mother and two children from the Bibas family,

The remains of the Bibas family, who were taken hostage by Hamas on Oct 7 and died in the terrorists’ captivity, will be returned to Israel on Thursday. In what is set to be an emotional day of mourning in Israel, the bodies of hostages Shiri Bibas, her children Ariel and Kfir, and Oded Lifshitz will be repatriated.

Israel and Hamas are behind on the progression of their ceasefire deal as the release of hostages and return of remains continues.