Hamas said it would turn over the bodies of the boys, Ariel Bibas and his baby brother, Kfir, and their mother. Israel was expected to release Palestinian prisoners in exchange.

When Hamas returns the bodies of four hostages this week, they'll include the two youngest hostages taken, reports the BBC. The group said three of the four bodies are those of Shiri Bibas and her two children—Kfir,

A top Hamas leader says the militant group will release six living Israeli hostages on Saturday. The six are the last living hostages to be freed under the first phase of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

The Israeli Defence Ministry has announced the arrival of a ship carrying 1,800 MK-84 bombs, each weighing 2,000 pounds (900 kg), at the Ashdod port.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held security consultations on Saturday night after Hamas released three hostages. Netanyahu reportedly discussed the future of the hostage-ceasefire deal. This comes after Hamas defied US President Donald Trump's 'release all hostages' warning.