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Israel says the latest remains returned from Gaza are not bodies of hostages

Israel says the latest remains returned from Gaza are not bodies of hostages

Summary

Israel has confirmed that the latest remains given by Hamas are not those of hostages. These remains were returned amidst a ceasefire negotiated by the U.S., intended to slowly exchange hostages. The ceasefire faced challenges with recent Israeli strikes in Gaza.

Key Facts

  • Israel received remains from Hamas, which were confirmed not to belong to hostages.
  • Hamas handed over these remains as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement.
  • The ceasefire began on October 10, 2025, as part of efforts to return hostages.
  • So far, militants in Gaza have released remains of 17 hostages.
  • Israel returned 30 Palestinian bodies last Friday, completing an exchange.
  • A total of 225 Palestinian bodies have been returned by Israel since the ceasefire.
  • Recently, Israeli strikes in Gaza killed over 100 people, challenging the truce.
  • It is unclear who the unidentified remains returned by Hamas belong to.
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