Hamas Returns Bodies of Eight Dead Hostages to Israel, 20 Still Awaiting

Hamas has released all 20 living hostages, but has not yet returned the bodies of all deceased hostages. How many bodies of deceased hostages are still in Hamas's captivity and how many have been handed over to Israel? Let's find out.

A ceasefire has been established between Israel and Hamas. As the first phase of establishing peace in Gaza, Hamas released all 20 living hostages in two phases on Monday. In return, Israel has also released approximately 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. Both sides are adhering to the peace proposal put forth by US President Donald Trump. Although Hamas has released all living hostages, they have not yet returned the bodies of all deceased hostages to Israel.

How many bodies of deceased hostages has Hamas handed over to Israel so far?

Hamas has handed over the bodies of 8 deceased hostages to Israel in two phases so far. In the first phase, 4 bodies were handed over, and in the second phase, another 4 bodies were given to Israel.

How many bodies does Hamas still have?

Hamas still has the bodies of 20 deceased hostages. Israel has ordered Hamas to hand over the bodies of these deceased hostages as soon as possible. Israel has also stated that one of the bodies returned by Hamas does not belong to a former hostage.

Israel has set a condition

Israel has given the green light to only half the number of humanitarian aid trucks entering Gaza. Additionally, the Rafah crossing has not yet been opened. Israel has set a condition that it will allow all humanitarian aid trucks to enter Gaza and open the Rafah crossing only after the bodies of the remaining deceased hostages are returned.