Hamas Hands Over Remains of Drowned Hostage to Israel After Months of Delayed Delivery
Israel announced Tuesday that it had received from Hamas via the Red Cross the remains of a deceased hostage nearly two years after his body was recovered in Gaza; however, they do not match the individual whose body was initially found.
Israel announced Tuesday that it had received from Hamas via the Red Cross the remains of a deceased hostage whose body was recovered nearly two years ago as President Donald Trump's 48-hour deadline looms for Israel to accept them. The remains do not match those of a Palestinian prisoner released by Israel in 2011, casting doubt on their authenticity. This comes amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Hamas, with the US deadline providing pressure on both sides to resolve the issue. The move has sparked concerns that Trump's deadline may be used as leverage for future negotiations.
