URGENT: Hamas Returns Four Hostages' Bodies, Israeli Military Confirms

BREAKING NEWS: Hamas Returns Four Hostages' Bodies, Israeli Military Confirms Hamas has returned the bodies of four more deceased hostages to Israel, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed late Tuesday night. The remains were retrieved by the Red Cross and handed over to the Israeli military in coffins. The transfer comes after Israel warned it would restrict aid into Gaza until Hamas returned all 28 deceased hostages. This development marks a significant step towards resolving the hostage crisis, which has been ongoing for weeks. Background: The Palestinian armed group had previously released 20 living hostages on Monday, but pressure mounted on both sides to return the remains of the deceased. The Israeli government and Hamas accepted US President Donald Trump's ceasefire plan, which envisioned the handover of all 48 hostages by noon on Monday. Current status: While the transfer of four more bodies is a positive development, concerns remain over the fate of the remaining 20 deceased hostages. Israel has warned it will restrict aid into Gaza until all bodies are returned. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*