News brief
This follows the return of 15 hostages鈥 remains since the ceasefire began, with 13 more to be recovered. The handover indicates progress in the fragile ceasefire agreement, despite Israeli strikes on Gaza overnight. Officials in southern Gaza report at least 40 people injured in the strikes. The Israeli army confirms it targeted terrorist infrastructure in Khan Younis. The ceasefire, which began Oct. 10, aims to end the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
