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Thai Family Prepares Buddhist Ceremony for Son Killed in Hamas Attack as Body Returns Home Under Ceasefire
Dec 06, 2025 08:27 pm CST
After two years of waiting, the family of Thai worker Sudthisak Rinthalak is preparing to receive his remains from Gaza under the Hamas-Israel ceasefire agreement. His death, occurring during the October 7, 2023 attack, highlights the risks faced by the 30,000 Thai agricultural workers in Israel and serves as a cautionary tale for others seeking overseas employment.
Israel Receives Three More Gaza Hostage Bodies Under US-Brokered Ceasefire Agreement
Nov 03, 2025 09:45 am CST
Israel has received the remains of three more hostages from Hamas as part of an ongoing US-brokered ceasefire agreement. The exchange highlights the fragile truce that has held since October 10, focused on returning all Israeli hostages. Hamas has now returned 17 of 28 deceased captives, while Palestinian residents await the implementation of the ceasefire's second phase, which would include Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza.
Israeli Mother Buries Son Ofir Tzarfati for Third Time Following Hamas Hostage Ordeal
Oct 31, 2025 01:24 am CST
The grieving family of Ofir Tzarfati, an Israeli hostage captured from the Nova music festival and killed in Gaza, endured the heartbreaking experience of burying their son for a third time after Hamas returned additional remains instead of another promised hostage. His mother, Richelle Tzarfati, expressed unimaginable pain as Israel accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire agreement through this deceptive act condemned by the Red Cross as "unacceptable."
Hamas Commits to Return Two More Hostage Bodies Following Deadly Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza
Oct 30, 2025 09:46 pm CST
Hamas's armed wing has announced plans to return the remains of two more Israeli hostages on Thursday, amid tensions after Israel conducted extensive overnight strikes in Gaza. The ceasefire agreement appears to be holding despite recent violence that reportedly killed over 100 Palestinians. Hamas has returned 15 of 28 promised bodies so far, though disputes over the handling of remains continue to strain the US-brokered truce.
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Resumes After Deadly Gaza Airstrikes Kill 104 Palestinians Including 46 Children
Oct 30, 2025 12:40 am CST
Israel's military has reinstated the Gaza ceasefire following overnight airstrikes that killed 104 Palestinians, including 46 children. The strikes were ordered after alleged Hamas violations involving hostage remains and the killing of an Israeli-American soldier. Hamas denies responsibility while international mediators attempt to salvage the fragile truce amid rising tensions and humanitarian concerns.
Israel Accuses Hamas of Returning Previously Recovered Hostage Remains in Violation of Agreement
Oct 28, 2025 07:55 pm CST
Israeli officials claim Hamas violated an agreement by returning remains of hostage Ofir Tzarfati that had already been recovered by Israeli military approximately two years ago. Prime Minister Netanyahu plans to meet with defense leaders to discuss Israel's response to this alleged breach.