Hamas: Claims to Return All Hostage Remains, Israel Disputes Claim
Hamas has delivered the remains of additional Israeli hostages to the Red Cross, which are being transferred to Israeli authorities for identification. This brings the total number of returned deceased hostages to eight, though at least nineteen remain unaccounted for. The return of all hostages, both living and deceased, is a critical aspect of the Gaza peace plan, with the IDF emphasizing Hamas’s obligation to fulfill the agreement. Israeli officials have accused Hamas of delaying the return of the remains, leading to calls from both the Israeli Hostages and Missing Families Forum and the defense minister to reassess the peace deal until all remains are returned.
John Q. Hosedrinker