Summary
Israel received a coffin from Hamas, which claims it contains the body of a hostage. The body was found in southern Gaza, and Israel will follow a process to identify it. This action is part of a ceasefire deal where Hamas returns hostages to Israel.
Key Facts
- Israel got a coffin from Hamas that might have a hostage's body.
- The body was found in Khan Younis, southern Gaza.
- The Israeli prime minister's office will handle the identification process.
- This is part of a ceasefire deal involving the return of hostages.
- Hamas agreed to return 20 living and 28 dead hostages under the deal.
- Israel will return the remains of 15 Palestinians for each dead hostage.
- Hamas seized 251 hostages during an attack on 7 October 2023.
- There has been slow progress on the next phase of the Gaza peace plan from President Trump.
