Cairo/Jerusalem: Palestinian militant group Hamas has handed over the stays of one of many final two deceased hostages nonetheless in Gaza, the International Committee of the Red Cross stated, underneath phrases of the October ceasefire deal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s workplace stated in an announcement in a single day that Israeli forces in Gaza had acquired what it described as “findings” that may be taken into Israel for forensic testing.
The two remaining deceased hostages are Israeli police officer Ran Gvili and Thai nationwide Sudthisak Rinthalak, each kidnapped throughout Hamas’ October 7, 2023 assault on Israel that sparked two years of devastating battle in Gaza.
The Geneva-based ICRC has acted as an middleman between Gaza militant teams and Israel all through the battle triggered by Hamas’ assault, serving to facilitate the discharge of dwelling hostages and the handover of stays.
Violence has tailed off for the reason that October 10 ceasefire, however Israel has continued to strike Gaza and conduct demolitions towards what it says is Hamas infrastructure. Hamas and Israel have traded blame for violating the US-backed settlement.
At least 357 Palestinians have been killed for the reason that ceasefire went into impact, Gaza well being authorities say. Palestinian militants killed three Israeli troopers throughout this time, Israeli authorities stated.
Reuters
