Israel says it received remains of 3 hostages from Hamas in Gaza as fragile ceasefire holds
Summary
Israel announced that it received the remains of three hostages from Gaza as a ceasefire with Hamas continues. The handover is part of a larger process where hostages' remains are exchanged, and Israel is also returning Palestinian remains. This exchange is a part of a ceasefire effort led by international mediators.Key Facts
- Israel received the remains of three hostages from Gaza on Sunday.
- The remains were found in a tunnel in southern Gaza, according to Hamas.
- Since the ceasefire began on October 10, the remains of 17 hostages have been returned, with 11 still in Gaza before the latest handover.
- Israel has been returning the remains of Palestinian bodies in exchange for Israeli hostages' remains.
- Forensic experts will examine the remains, and families will be informed first.
- The exchange is part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire including a plan for an international stabilization force.
- Many countries are considering taking part in a peacekeeping force, pending a U.N. mandate.
- The conflict began with a Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, leading to widespread destruction in Gaza.
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