Hamas handed over the bodies of four hostages to the Red Cross early Thursday in exchange for Israel's release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, days before the first phase of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip was to end.

The militant group turned over four coffins it said contained the bodies of Israeli captives, and Israel began releasing Palestinian prisoners.

Hamas says that it will return the bodies of four dead hostages on Thursday in exchange for Israel’s release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, two days before the first phase of the ceasefire betw

Israel starts releasing over 600 prisoners who were slated to be freed Saturday, but source says they won't all be released until the bodies are ID'd, in what may be last handover of first stage The post After logjam,

Hamas will release the bodies of four more Israeli hostages Wednesday night, a spokesperson for the militant group said Wednesday.

Dozens of detainees released to West Bank, Jerusalem before forensic experts verify IDs of the remains; 97 prisoners slated for deportation, among them the longest-serving inmate The post Palestinian prisoners freed after days-long delay as Hamas hands over slain hostages appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Hamas announced reaching an agreement with Israel, resolving the deadlock in the exchange of hostages and their remains for Palestinian prisoners. According to "Haaretz," on Wednesday evening, Hamas is expected to hand over the remains of four hostages,