Israel Receives Body of Dead Hostage from Gaza Amid Ceasefire

Israel Receives Body of Dead Hostage from Gaza Amid Ceasefire

Israel Hamas hostage body Gaza ceasefire Discover the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas conflict as Israel confirms receiving the remains of another deceased hostage from Gaza. This comes amid the US-brokered ceasefire, where Hamas has already returned 20 living hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Key details from the article: The Israeli Prime Minister's Office stated the body was handed over via the Red Cross. Identification is underway at the National Institute for Forensic Medicine. Hamas found the body in Shejaiya, an area still under Israeli control, after gaining access with Red Cross teams. Under the ceasefire deal, Hamas pledged to return dead hostages, but rubble in Gaza complicates recovery. So far, seven hostage bodies remain in Gaza if confirmed. Israel has released 270 Palestinian remains in exchange, though many are unidentified due to limited DNA testing in Gaza. The truce has largely held, but incidents continue: Palestinian health authorities report 239 killed by Israeli strikes since the ceasefire, while Israel confirms three soldier deaths. This video breaks down the hostage exchange, the challenges in Gaza, and the broader context of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack that sparked Israel's retaliatory offensive, claiming over 68,000 Palestinian lives. Stay informed on the Israel Gaza conflict, Hamas militants, hostage negotiations, and ceasefire updates. Subscribe for more news analysis.