A Look at the Hostages Whose Remains Are Still Inside Gaza
Hamas freed 20 hostages but delayed returning deceased bodies, with only four handed over by Monday, undermining a ceasefire amid ongoing Israeli attacks, officials said.
- On Monday, Hamas released 20 living hostages under the ceasefire, but only four bodies have been returned from the 48 hostages originally held in the Gaza Strip.
- The ceasefire deal took effect under a peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump and required Hamas to hand over all hostages by noon on Monday.
- On Tuesday, the Israeli military said soldiers opened fire after people approached troops in northern Gaza, while Palestinian media reported six deaths in northern and southern Gaza.
- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned, `Any delay or deliberate avoidance will be considered a gross violation of the agreement and will be responded to accordingly,` while Hamas condemned Israeli attacks and urged mediating countries to monitor forces.
- Experts warned long-term funding is needed to support returned hostages and detainees, with Avi Ohry saying `In rehabilitation medicine, we don't speak about cure but, rather, care` and noting `How much they suffered, how much were interrogated or tortured.
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A look at the hostages whose remains are still inside Gaza
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