Summary
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is holding, but the return of deceased hostages from Gaza is slower than expected. Israel highlights disappointment with Hamas for not returning all bodies, while both sides have agreed to conditions to address these delays. Meanwhile, reports of casualties in Gaza continue.
Key Facts
- A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is currently in place.
- The return of deceased hostages from Gaza to Israel is moving slower than planned.
- As of now, only 4 out of 28 deceased hostages have been returned to Israel.
- The Israeli government is using international intermediaries to press Hamas for faster action.
- Israel and Hamas have agreements to return hostages and share information on deceased individuals.
- Israeli military reported firing at Palestinians who didn't comply with orders, resulting in casualties.
- Freed Israeli hostages are receiving medical care for severe physical and emotional stress.
- President Donald Trump's ceasefire plan called for all hostages, dead or alive, to be returned quickly after the deal.
