Red Cross receives two bodies that Hamas says are Gaza hostages
Summary
The Red Cross received two bodies in Gaza that Hamas stated were hostages, according to the Israeli military. This brings the total number of deceased hostages returned to Israel to 12, with 16 bodies yet to be repatriated. The situation is part of a ceasefire deal involving the exchange of hostages and prisoners between Hamas and Israel.Key Facts
- The Red Cross received two bodies in Gaza that Hamas says were hostages.
- These two individuals make it 12 deceased hostages returned to Israel in total.
- The remains of 16 more hostages have yet to be returned.
- A ceasefire deal required the release of all hostages, living and deceased.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered the Rafah border crossing to remain closed until all hostage remains are returned.
- President Trump celebrated the ceasefire deal as a major achievement.
- As part of the ceasefire, 20 living hostages were returned to Israel by Hamas.
- Israel released 250 Palestinian prisoners and 1,718 detainees from Gaza as part of the deal.
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