The military terrorist wing of Hamas announced this evening that it will transfer the remains of two deceased Israeli hostages to Israel. The handover is scheduled to take place at 9 p.m. tonight, according to a statement released by the terror group.
Hamas did not identify the names of the deceased individuals, stating only that the bodies were "retrieved today in the Strip."
Continued Returns Amid Truce Tensions
The announcement comes as negotiations continue between Israel and Hamas, mediated by international partners including Egypt and Qatar, over the return of all remaining captives and bodies held in Gaza. The release of deceased hostages is a key, yet highly contentious, component of the broader ceasefire agreement.
The specific phrase used by the terror group is that the bodies were "retrieved today", which suggests the complexity of locating and accessing the remains of those killed in captivity, particularly amidst the heavy destruction in the enclave.
