Hamas transferred the bodies of four deceased Israeli hostages to the Red Cross. An Israeli security official stated that this exchange occurred in return for the release of Palestinian prisoners. The identities of the deceased have not been confirmed. The handover was conducted without a ceremony.
The US is considering a security role in Ukraine related to a mineral deal. The potential agreement would grant Washington access to Ukrainian minerals, with the aim of providing security for US personnel on the ground. The scale of American manpower involved remains undetermined.