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What is the latest on the Israel-Hamas prisoner swap?

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The latest on the Israel-Hamas prisoner swap is that all 20 living Israeli hostages have been released in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. However, the return of the bodies of deceased hostages remains unresolved, with only a few bodies handed over so far. Tensions persist over the incomplete return of remains and ongoing ceasefire violations.

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Hamas hands over hostage bodies after Israel threatens aid cut

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  • Hamas handed over more bodies of deceased hostages to Israel after threats to cut aid.
  • Israel reduced humanitarian aid to Gaza in response to alleged ceasefire violations by Hamas. 25s
  • Hamas has now returned eight coffins, with at least 19 hostages still presumed dead. 58s
  • President Trump threatened military action against Hamas if the group does not disarm. 1m 6s
  • Both sides accuse each other of violating the ceasefire, with new violence reported in Gaza. 2m 0s
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Hamas hands over hostage bodies after Israel threatens aid cut
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Reuters
1 day ago
Hamas hands over hostage bodies after Israel threatens aid cut

Hamas has handed over eight coffins of dead hostages, leaving at least 19 presumed dead and one unaccounted for. The return of 28 dead hostages remains a final detail in the deal to end the conflict.

Israel restricts Gaza aid, says Hamas delaying return of hostage bodies
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CBC News
2 days ago
Israel restricts Gaza aid, says Hamas delaying return of hostage bodies

Israel accuses Hamas of violating the truce by failing to return the bodies of all 28 hostages, with only four bodies returned so far. An agreement addendum established a task force to help find the missing remains.

Trump demands Hamas' demilitarisation
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Al Jazeera
2 days ago
Trump demands Hamas' demilitarisation

Hamas did not return all 28 deceased Israeli captives, citing that some bodies were buried under rubble from Israeli airstrikes. Trump says phase two of his plan, which calls for Hamas to disarm, begins now.

How fragile is the Israel-Hamas peace deal?
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CBS News
2 days ago
How fragile is the Israel-Hamas peace deal?

A key issue is the return of hostages' bodies. Only four of 28 have been returned, prompting Israeli threats to reduce aid to Gaza. Mediators set up a mechanism for returning bodies, but progress is slow due to destruction in Gaza.

Hamas releases Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners
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CBS News
2 days ago
Hamas releases Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners

The bodies of four hostages who died in captivity were returned to their families. Israeli officials say a multinational force will continue efforts to locate 24 hostages still missing in Gaza.

Chapter closes as hostages come home and ceasefire takes hold
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CBS News
3 days ago
Chapter closes as hostages come home and ceasefire takes hold

The last 20 remaining living Israeli hostages were freed and reunited with families after 738 days in captivity, as part of a deal that also saw nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners released.

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