Israel-Hamas hostage exchange

  • Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Progress: Bodies Exchanged as Tensions Persist in West Bank

    Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Progress: Bodies Exchanged as Tensions Persist in West Bank

    Nov 14, 2025 11:09 pm CST

    Israel returned 15 Palestinian bodies to Gaza as part of the ongoing US-brokered ceasefire agreement, following Hamas' return of Israeli hostage Meny Godard's remains. The exchange continues amid accusations of violations from both sides, while UN officials condemn escalating settler violence in the West Bank where six Palestinian teenagers were recently killed by Israeli forces.

  • Israel Receives Remains of Four More Hostages from Hamas as Part of Trump-Brokered Ceasefire Deal

    Israel Receives Remains of Four More Hostages from Hamas as Part of Trump-Brokered Ceasefire Deal

    Oct 15, 2025 05:47 am CST

    The Israeli military has confirmed the transfer of four more deceased hostages from Hamas custody as part of the ongoing ceasefire agreement brokered by US President Donald Trump. The remains were handed over to the Red Cross before being transported to Israel for forensic examination, while Gaza's Nasser Medical Centre received 45 Palestinian bodies from Israeli custody. This exchange represents the latest development in implementing the peace agreement designed to end two years of conflict in Gaza.