What happens next after hostages are returned?

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After hostages are returned, Palestinian prisoners are released, families reunite, and humanitarian aid increases. However, unresolved issues remain, including the return of deceased hostages' bodies, the future governance of Gaza, and ongoing negotiations on disarmament and reconstruction. International leaders meet to discuss post-war plans and peace implementation.

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How fragile is the Israel-Hamas peace deal?

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Israel and Hamas completed an initial exchange: 20 hostages for nearly 2,000 Palestinian detainees. 3s
The return of hostages' bodies remains unresolved, with only four of 28 returned so far. 29s
Israel has threatened to reduce aid to Gaza until all hostages' bodies are returned. 39s
Israeli strikes in Gaza and slow implementation of the agreement have raised concerns about its stability. 1m 18s
Some released Palestinian detainees have reunited with families, but many face hardship and uncertain futures. 4m 6s

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How fragile is the Israel-Hamas peace deal?

CBS News

20 hours ago

How fragile is the Israel-Hamas peace deal?

Phase two begins after the hostages' return, focusing on the return of bodies of those who did not survive and adherence to the peace agreement.

Hamas releases Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners

CBS News

1 day ago

Hamas releases Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners

The exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners marks the first step of a plan hoped to permanently end the two-year war.

Trump meets with Israeli leaders and hostage families

CBS News

2 days ago

Trump meets with Israeli leaders and hostage families

Major issues remain, including Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, Hamas disarmament, future governance, and international funding for rebuilding.

Ceasefire holds in Gaza ahead of hostage release, Trump visit

Reuters

3 days ago

Ceasefire holds in Gaza ahead of hostage release, Trump visit

After living hostages are released, Israel is prepared to receive the bodies of deceased hostages, and families can finally grieve and move on.

Thousands Israelis celebrate upcoming release of hostages

CBS News

3 days ago

Thousands Israelis celebrate upcoming release of hostages

Talks will take place around thornier issues like Hamas disarmament and governance of a post-war Gaza after the hostages are returned.

Israelis credit President Trump with ceasefire deal, hostage release

CBS News

3 days ago

Israelis credit President Trump with ceasefire deal, hostage release

The United Nations plans to deliver food, water, medical supplies, and shelters to Gaza as the population returns to devastated neighborhoods.

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