More remains of Israeli hostages were handed over by Hamas on Tuesday, as part of a U.S.-brokered deal aimed at keeping peace in Gaza, Israeli authorities said.

Four coffins of deceased hostages were transferred to the Red Cross and were on their way to the Israel Defense Forces and Israel Security Agency in the Gaza Strip, according to a joint statement from the IDF and ISA, citing information provided by the Red Cross.

"Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return the hostages," the statement reads.

The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also confirmed in a statement late Tuesday night local time that the remains of the four hostages had been handed over.

The remains "will be received in military status with the Chief Military

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