Israel is preparing to receive additional hostages as part of a negotiated ceasefire deal with Hamas. According to Israeli officials, six hostages are expected to be released on Saturday, Feb. 22. In addition, the bodies of four deceased hostages are set to be returned from Gaza on Thursday, Feb. 20. These transfers are part of the first phase of a ceasefire agreement mediated by Qatar and Egypt.

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