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The remains of another 28 hostages will be returned to Israel under the first phase of a deal brokered by the Trump administration. Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry said on Monday it was preparing to receive freed Palestinian prisoners at the Nasser hospital in the southern Gazan city of Khan Younis.
The fragile Israel–Hamas ceasefire faces new tension. All 20 living hostages were released on Monday and were supposed to be accompanied by the bodies of 28 deceased hostages. But as of Tuesday evening,
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has brought cautious calm to the region as aid begins to flow into the Gaza Strip.
'We never gave up,' say Israeli hostage families as Trump and world leaders sign Gaza ceasefire deal
Hamas returns all 20 living hostages, while Israel has released almost 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees in exchange.
Hamas freed the 20 hostages and Israel released some 2,000 Palestinian prisoners as part of a cease-fire. President Trump, in Israel, proclaimed an “end” to the war, but Israel and Hamas have not agreed on next steps in Gaza.
The return of Israeli hostages is a cornerstone of the Gaza peace plan, which called for Hamas to hand over all remaining hostages – 20 living and 28 dead – by Monday.
Forty-eight hostages -- including 20 believed to be alive -- remain in Gaza two years after the Oct. 7 attack.
Official in Prime Minister's Office says developments still only in 1st stage dealing with release of hostages, follow-up steps must be completed, denies talks on 2nd stage underway