Hamas transfers bodies of four hostages to Red Cross, IDF says, as Trump warns about disarmament
Only four of 28 deceased hostages have been returned by Hamas under the ceasefire, with recovery efforts hindered by Gaza’s destruction, officials said.
- Hamas has agreed to return the bodies of four hostages to the Red Cross, but the Hostage and Missing Families Forum claims this violates ceasefire terms as only four out of 28 are being returned today.
- The Families Forum has criticized Hamas for breaching ceasefire terms, expressing their expectation for all remaining bodies to be returned promptly and completely.
- U.S. President Donald Trump stated that recovering the bodies may be challenging, acknowledging that some remains are difficult to find due to destruction in Gaza.
- The Israel Defense Forces confirmed that arrangements are in place for identification procedures of the returned bodies, ensuring compliance with the agreement.
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Hamas hands over 4 more bodies of hostages after Israel threatens aid cut, Trump warns them to disarm
The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed late on Tuesday night that the Red Cross had received the bodies and handed it over to the Israeli military in Gaza.
Hamas hands over bodies of hostages to Red Cross | Midday News Bulletin 15 October 2025
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Twenty dead hostages are still in the Gaza Strip. Israel is putting pressure on Hamas to comply with the ceasefire agreement. Now, according to a report, Hamas wants to hand over more bodies.
Hamas releases more bodies of hostages - as Trump threatens 'violent' disarmament
Donald Trump has suggested Hamas "misrepresented" the number of hostages it could free during ceasefire negotiations - and also threatened the group with consequences should it not disarm.
Hamas hands over four more hostage bodies after Israel threatens Gaza aid cut
Hamas will hand over four more deceased hostages amid Israeli aid cuts. Gaza faces famine, destroyed infrastructure, ongoing clashes, and stalled peace efforts, while Hamas reasserts control over urban areas.
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