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Hamas: We Cannot Guarantee Location of All Fallen Hostages

During talks in Sharm el-Sheikh, Hamas informed mediators that it cannot commit to locating all fallen hostages, referring to a single-digit number of casualties whose burial sites remain unknown. The language approved by the Israeli government includes a threat outlined in “Annex B” regarding the consequences if all fallen hostages are not returned. According to a source familiar with the annex, the wording mainly consists of “wordy phrasing” rather than firm guarantees that would ensure the return of all fallen hostages. The issue remains central in ongoing negotiations, with Israeli officials expected to play a significant role if any of the fallen hostages cannot be located.