Israel’s military says Palestinian militants have handed over remains of two additional hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza. That raises the number of hostage remains returned to 17 since the ceasefire began, with 11 more set to be handed over under the agreement. 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.

The government shutdown is taking a toll on military families as they live without the guarantee of a paycheck. Alicia Blevins is married to a Marine stationed in North Carolina. She's going to see a therapist because of the grinding uncertainty. The Trump administration has found ways to pay the troops twice during the shutdown. But the process has been fraught with anxiety for many Americans in uniform. The White House said it found the money just days before paychecks were supposed to go out Friday. But Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said money may be unavailable for the troop's next paycheck on Nov. 15.