Israel has confirmed the receipt of the body of a deceased hostage from Hamas via the Red Cross. The remains are being taken to the National Institute for Forensic Medicine for identification. This development comes as part of the ongoing ceasefire deal, where Hamas has returned 20 living hostages in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. The militant group also pledged to return the remains of dead hostages, though challenges persist due to the destruction in Gaza. If confirmed, seven more hostage bodies remain in Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel has released 270 Palestinian remains, with fewer than half identified. The US-brokered ceasefire holds, but violence continues, with reported casualties on both sides. Stay informed with the latest updates on this critical situation. Key Points: Israel receives another hostage's body from Hamas Ceasefire deal includes exchange of hostages and prisoners Challenges in identifying remains due to lack of DNA testing kits Ongoing violence despite ceasefire Latest casualty figures from both sides