In a significant development within the ongoing ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, the armed wing of Hamas, the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades, announced on Sunday that it would hand over the bodies of three Israeli hostages. The announcement was made via the group’s Telegram channel, specifying that the transfer would occur at 8 PM Gaza time (1800 GMT). The bodies were reportedly discovered earlier in the day along a tunnel route in the southern Gaza Strip. This move is part of a broader hostage-prisoner exchange aimed at de-escalating tensions in the region. The ceasefire agreement, which has been in effect for several days, seeks to create a temporary pause in hostilities and facilitate humanitarian efforts. The return of the hostages’ bodies marks a critical step in the fragile peace process, though it underscores the deep-seated complexities and human costs of the conflict. Both sides remain cautious as they navigate the delicate balance between military strategy and diplomatic negotiations.