Palestinian bodies returned

  • 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 Returns 45 Palestinian Bodies to Gaza as Part of Ongoing Prisoner Exchange Under Ceasefire Agreement

    Israel Returns 45 Palestinian Bodies to Gaza as Part of Ongoing Prisoner Exchange Under Ceasefire Agreement

    Nov 03, 2025 10:50 pm CST

    Israel has returned 45 Palestinian bodies to Gaza, bringing the total to 270 under the Trump-brokered ceasefire deal. In exchange, Hamas returned remains of three Israeli hostages including American-Israeli Captain Omer Neutra. The agreement requires Israel to return 15 Palestinian bodies for each Israeli body, with Hamas having released all 20 surviving hostages since the truce began on October 10.

  • Israel Returns 30 More Palestinian Bodies to Gaza as Part of Ongoing Ceasefire Exchange Deal

    Israel Returns 30 More Palestinian Bodies to Gaza as Part of Ongoing Ceasefire Exchange Deal

    Oct 31, 2025 08:32 pm CST

    Israel has transferred 30 more Palestinian bodies to Gaza under a US-brokered ceasefire agreement, bringing the total to 225, while Hamas has returned 20 living hostages and 15 bodies. The exchange continues amid challenges and accusations of truce violations, with Egyptian teams joining recovery efforts for remaining hostages.

  • Israel Returns 195 Palestinian Bodies to Gaza Under US-Brokered Ceasefire Agreement

    Israel Returns 195 Palestinian Bodies to Gaza Under US-Brokered Ceasefire Agreement

    Oct 23, 2025 01:02 am CST

    Israel has returned 195 Palestinian bodies to Gaza under a ceasefire agreement brokered by US President Donald Trump, with 30 bodies transferred on Wednesday alone. The deal requires Israel to return 15 Palestinian remains for each Israeli hostage body returned by Hamas. Families have identified 57 of the returned Palestinian bodies, while 54 unidentified remains were buried in Deir el-Balah following a funeral procession from Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis.

  • Israel Identifies Bodies of Two More Hostages as US Vice President JD Vance Visits to Support Gaza Ceasefire

    Israel Identifies Bodies of Two More Hostages as US Vice President JD Vance Visits to Support Gaza Ceasefire

    Oct 22, 2025 09:26 pm CST

    Israel has identified the remains of two more hostages killed during Hamas's October 7 attack, as US Vice President JD Vance meets with Israeli leaders to strengthen the fragile Gaza ceasefire. Since the truce began on October 10, fifteen hostage bodies have been returned to Israel, while uncertainty remains about the peace plan's implementation including Hamas disarmament and international security force deployment in Gaza. Meanwhile, 54 Palestinian bodies returned by Israel are being prepared for burial, with Gaza health officials calling for an investigation into alleged torture evidence.