Hamas plans to return bodies of four hostages and release six living Israeli hostages on Saturday

Under the ceasefire's first phase, a total of 33 hostages are set to be freed, with 19 already released. Israel confirms that eight are dead, leaving six living hostages to be released on Saturday, with Hamas leader Khalil al-Haya stating the group will release these hostages. The bodies of four Israeli hostages are also set to be released on Thursday.