5 Key Developments as Israel Confirms Hamas Handed Over Remains of Israeli-American Soldier Itay Chen
Israel confirmed that Hamas has returned the remains of Israeli-American soldier Staff Sgt. Itay Chen as part of a U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire deal, marking the 21st deceased hostage handed over since the truce began.
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Israel–Hamas Ceasefire Under Strain: 4 More Hostage Bodies Returned
Hamas has returned the bodies of four more Israeli hostages, as Israel restricts Gaza aid and warns of violations to the Trump-brokered ceasefire. Growing anger among hostage families and fears of renewed conflict test the fragile truce.
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Hostage Crisis Escalates: Hamas Offers Red Cross Access if Israel Halts Strikes
As horrifying videos of emaciated Israeli hostages spark global outrage, Hamas signals it may allow Red Cross aid if Israel halts airstrikes and opens humanitarian corridors. Meanwhile, Gaza faces a growing famine and international pressure for a ceasefire mounts.
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