Hamas hands over three coffins it says contain bodies of Gaza hostages
Summary
Hamas handed over three coffins that it claims contain the bodies of deceased hostages from Gaza. Israel has received the coffins for identification as part of a ceasefire agreement. Both sides accuse each other of violating this ceasefire.Key Facts
- Hamas delivered three coffins to Israel, claiming they contain deceased Gaza hostages.
- The transfer was done through the Red Cross, with the bodies now in Israel for identification.
- Under a US-brokered ceasefire, Hamas agreed to return both living and deceased hostages.
- Both Hamas and Israel have made accusations of ceasefire violations against each other.
- Israeli airstrikes killed a man in northern Gaza, with Israel stating the target was a threat.
- The initial ceasefire deal included the release of living Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
- The conflict began with a Hamas attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, resulting in significant casualties.
- The ongoing conflict has led to many deaths, with more than 68,500 reported in Gaza according to Hamas health authorities.
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