The Israeli military has confirmed that Hamas has returned the bodies of four more hostages. This development comes amid ongoing international efforts to broker peace in the region, with a ceasefire recently enacted as part of a new plan led by the United States and supported by key mediators including Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey. The plan outlines a transitional governance structure for Gaza, eventually transferring authority to the Palestinian Authority after reforms. However, significant challenges remain, including disagreements over troop withdrawal, disarmament of Hamas, and the future governance of Gaza. The conflict has resulted in a high number of casualties, with tens of thousands reported killed in Gaza since the Israeli military campaign began in response to the October 2023 attack.