Khan Yunis
Israel Confirms Bodies from Gaza Not Hostages as Fragile Ceasefire Continues
Nov 01, 2025 10:03 pm CST
Israel has confirmed that three bodies received from Gaza were not hostages, while the fragile ceasefire continues despite occasional violations. Hamas's armed wing claims they handed over unidentified bodies after Israel declined testing offers. Meanwhile, Gaza residents returning to devastated areas express little hope as discussions continue about implementing an international stabilization force requiring UN authorization.
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.
Gaza Ceasefire Breached: 6 Palestinians Killed by Israeli Forces While Inspecting Homes
Oct 15, 2025 01:57 am CST
Six Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in separate incidents during the ceasefire period, according to Gaza's civil defence agency. The Israeli military claimed the individuals approached restricted areas, posing a threat to troops. These incidents occurred on the fifth day of a US-brokered truce that has facilitated a prisoner-hostage exchange between Israel and Hamas.
Israeli Hostages Released to Red Cross as Historic Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Takes Effect
Oct 13, 2025 04:30 pm CST
Hamas has released all Israeli hostages to the Red Cross as part of a breakthrough ceasefire agreement after two years of conflict. The exchange includes two batches of hostages from Gaza while Palestinians await the release of hundreds of prisoners. US President Trump arrived in Tel Aviv to discuss the deal and post-war plans as humanitarian aid is expected to surge into Gaza.