Hey news fam! In a somber update, Israel's prime minister's office confirmed another set of remains was handed over near Gaza City by Hamas' armed wing via the Red Cross. This is part of the US-brokered ceasefire that kicked off on October 10, aiming to dial down the two-year conflict.
Israel's forensics authority (think: the science lab that checks IDs on remains) is now working to confirm the identity. If it's a hostage, that leaves just six more deceased captives awaiting return. 😔
On the ground, the Israeli military says it killed two Palestinians who approached a controlled area 'in a threatening way.' Gaza health authorities also report that a Palestinian collecting firewood in central Gaza was killed—though the military isn't aware of that incident. 🌳
Amid these tensions, the hostage swap has kept going: Hamas released 20 living captives in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian convicts held in Israel. They've also promised to hand over 28 deceased remains, but locating bodies in Gaza's rubble is a major challenge.
Since the ceasefire started, airstrikes have slowed, letting hundreds of thousands return to their homes and more humanitarian aid in. Israeli troops have pulled back behind a yellow demarcation line in the Strip. 🚚🏠
We'll keep you posted on the ID results, updates on the remaining hostages, and whether this fragile ceasefire can hold. Stay tuned! ✌️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
