The remains of four hostages held by Hamas in Gaza were handed over to the red cross and on Monday, October 13) the Israeli army returned to Israel. The bodies arrived in four coffins at the National Institute for Forensic Medicine in Tel Aviv, where identification procedures are carried out.
“The handover of the bodies was part of an agreement on a ceasefire mediated by US President Donald Trump between Israel and Hamas,” the army said.
As part of the first phase, Hamas is expected to return another 24 deceased hostages.
“Hamas is obliged to observe the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the deceased hostages,” the army added.
Lifetime of liberation
Previously, on Monday, Hamas released all 20 surviving Israeli hostages, which took place since October 7, 2023. In return, Israel released prisoners and detention, mostly Palestinians.
This means the first phase of a ceasefire created by US President Donald Trump, after earlier hulls in which 141 hostages were returned in November 2023 and early 2025, including eight deceased.
For Israelis, the release of a wave of relief and celebration brought.
Hamas had no hostage ceremonies, instead he allowed families first sight of video calls from masked militants.
Prisoner
The release of nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners has caused findings in Gaza and on the West Bank. The liberated detainees were welcomed to health and many flashed winning brands when they returned to their communities.
The prisoners include 250 life -long penalties for attacks on Israelis and 1700 held free of charge. Palestinian society is very considered to be fighters as freedom.
Trump closes a ceasefire like a milestone for peace
Trump visited Israel and Egypt to celebrate the agreement and encourage wider peace in the region. When he approached the Israeli legislator in the Knesset, he urged a long -term military victory.
“Israel has gained everything they can with our help with our help. Now it is time to convert these victories against terrorists on the battlefield to the Peace and Prosperity Award for the Middle East,” Trump said.
Trump and Egyptian President Abdel-Fatah El-Sissi took part in the summit in Egypt with leaders from more than 20 countries to discuss the future of Gaza. The Palestinian authority of Mahmúd Abbas was also present.
Key challenges before us
Despite optimism, many critical questions remain unresolved. Israel insists Hamas, while Hamas demands a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. Gaza Administration is also unclear, with US plans proposing an international authority that oversees Palestinian technocrats, along with the possible participation of the Palestinian authority.
Soldiers remain in the key areas of Gaza and about 200 American forces follow a ceasefire. The potential establishment of the Palestinian state remains for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyah by adherence.
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