Afghanistan, Feb. 27 -- On Thursday, media reports indicated that Hamas had handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages to the International Red Cross. In exchange, Israel is will release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.

Following the announcement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office confirmed that the bodies of the four Israeli hostages had arrived in Israel. The transfer marked a significant step in the ongoing negotiations between Israel and Hamas.

This development came after months of international negotiations, mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States. On January, Israel and Hamas reached an agreement for a three-phase ceasefire in Gaza.

The ceasefire agreement in Gaza was officially implemented on Januar...