Israel has published what the country's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, described as "shocking" images following the release of three hostages held by Hamas.Why It MattersThree hostages held in Gaza by Hamas since the October 7,

The bodies presumed to be of the youngest Israelis held hostage by the militant Hamas group have been returned to Israel, dashing the hopes of a nation hoping for a happier ending.

Members of the Bibas family — a mother and her two children, who were 4 years and 8½ months old when they were taken — are expected in the release.