What Now for Hostages, Prisoners Swapped by Israel, Hamas?
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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Israel Hamas peace holds as both sides claim ceasefire violations
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains precarious, with claims of violations by both sides. In Israel, the Government has condemned Hamas for failing to release the bodies of more hostages. So far the remains of just seven of the promised 28 captives who died have been returned to Israel. With two more expected to be handed over this evening. But that has allowed the first families to put loved ones to rest, as our Foreign Affairs Corres…

After the return of the 20 hostages living on Monday, Israel awaits the return of 28 remains from Hamas, which for the time being has returned only eight bodies, one of which is not that of one of the hostages. The ceasefire agreement could already be undermined if the entire body promised by Hamas is not handed over to IDF.
The hypocrisy and brainwashing over Gaza * WorldNetDaily * by Jonathan Feldstein
The past few days in Israel have been filled with heart-wrenching euphoria mixed with cautious optimism, and foreboding. After two years in unspeakable conditions and captivity, Hamas has released all the 20 living hostages who have returned home to begin a long process of physical and emotional recovery. Predictably, Hamas has also violated the terms of the agreement to release all the bodies of the 28 remaining hostages, as of this writing sti…
Despite the agreement, not all the hostages killed have been handed over by Hamas. Relatives fear that the bodies of their loved ones will never be returned. "What we always feared is now happening right before our eyes."
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