Israel confirmed on Wednesday that the bodies of Ariel and Kfir Bibas and their mother Shiri will be returned from Gaza by Hamas on Thursday as part of the ceasefire agreement. The two boys, 4 years old and 9 months old respectively, and their mother have come to symbolise the plight of those taken hostage. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20250220-live-israel-braces-for-heartbreaking-day-as-bodies-of-young-hostages-to-be-returned-gaza-hamas