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Hamas returns two more bodies but says it cannot retrieve remaining dead hostages

Hamas returns two more bodies but says it cannot retrieve remaining dead hostages

Summary

Hamas returned the bodies of two Israeli hostages as part of a ceasefire deal but stated it cannot retrieve the remaining bodies without specialized equipment. The ceasefire, set by a U.S.-brokered agreement, includes the exchange of hostages and bodies. Both Hamas and Israel have been working on fulfilling their obligations under this agreement.

Key Facts

  • Hamas returned two bodies of Israeli hostages as agreed in a ceasefire deal.
  • Hamas claims it needs special tools to find and recover remaining bodies in Gaza.
  • President Trump indicated Israeli forces might restart fighting if Hamas doesn't follow the ceasefire terms.
  • Israel received the bodies via the Red Cross, and they are awaiting official identification.
  • The Israeli Prime Minister's office confirmed the return of the bodies, urging sensitivity pending identification.
  • Hamas has handed back 20 living hostages but still has 19 bodies to return.
  • Under the ceasefire plan, Israel returned 45 Palestinian bodies in exchange for deceased hostages.
  • The ceasefire requires Hamas to return all 28 dead hostages initially agreed upon.
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