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The accelerated handover of hostages, including the bodies of four individuals, is a part of broader negotiations between Israel and Hamas aimed at achieving a temporary ceasefire. The deal, facilitated by international mediation, is intended to maintain a fragile pause in hostilities and enable the return of hostages. There are ongoing negotiations to expand this phase with further exchanges. The identities of the four hostages have not been disclosed publicly at this point.
