Hamas Hand Over Israeli Hostage Remains After International Red Cross Help
In a significant development in the ongoing conflict, Hamas has returned the remains of an Israeli hostage after receiving assistance from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The handover was facilitated as part of a ceasefire agreement brokered by the US, which took effect on October 10.
As per the agreement, Hamas is required to return the remains of all Israeli hostages as soon as possible in exchange for Israel's willingness to hand over 15 Palestinian bodies. However, Hamas has so far returned the remains of 15 of those held captive, leaving some behind due to the rubble left by Israeli bombardment.
The ICRC played a crucial role in assisting Hamas in locating the remains of the deceased hostage. According to Sarah Davies, an ICRC spokesperson, the organization accompanied members of Hamas inside areas under Israeli control to facilitate the search for the bodies.
Footage published by Qatar's Al Araby network showed members of Hamas's "Shadow Unit" accompanying a Red Cross vehicle in al-Mawasi near Rafah. The news was later corroborated by Israeli and Palestinian media.
The return of the remains marks an important step towards the fragile ceasefire, but challenges remain to locate the bodies of all Israeli hostages. According to Gaza's health ministry, at least 10,000 Palestinians are recorded as missing, buried under the rubble.
The US has offered a 48-hour ultimatum to Hamas to start returning the bodies of the deceased hostages quickly or face action from other countries involved in the peace process. However, the group remains reluctant to surrender its weapons without firm guarantees about the future of its fighters.
The creation of a stabilisation force that will operate within the territory is another key element in cementing the truce. Turkey's president, Recep Tayyip ErdoΔan, has expressed his government's willingness to take part in the force, but Israel's foreign minister, Gideon Saar, ruled out Turkey's participation due to its hostile approach against Israel.
As the search for the bodies of Israeli hostages continues, the fragile ceasefire remains a delicate balance between competing demands and interests. The fate of Hamas's disarmament and the creation of a stabilisation force will be crucial in determining the success of the truce.
In a significant development in the ongoing conflict, Hamas has returned the remains of an Israeli hostage after receiving assistance from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The handover was facilitated as part of a ceasefire agreement brokered by the US, which took effect on October 10.
As per the agreement, Hamas is required to return the remains of all Israeli hostages as soon as possible in exchange for Israel's willingness to hand over 15 Palestinian bodies. However, Hamas has so far returned the remains of 15 of those held captive, leaving some behind due to the rubble left by Israeli bombardment.
The ICRC played a crucial role in assisting Hamas in locating the remains of the deceased hostage. According to Sarah Davies, an ICRC spokesperson, the organization accompanied members of Hamas inside areas under Israeli control to facilitate the search for the bodies.
Footage published by Qatar's Al Araby network showed members of Hamas's "Shadow Unit" accompanying a Red Cross vehicle in al-Mawasi near Rafah. The news was later corroborated by Israeli and Palestinian media.
The return of the remains marks an important step towards the fragile ceasefire, but challenges remain to locate the bodies of all Israeli hostages. According to Gaza's health ministry, at least 10,000 Palestinians are recorded as missing, buried under the rubble.
The US has offered a 48-hour ultimatum to Hamas to start returning the bodies of the deceased hostages quickly or face action from other countries involved in the peace process. However, the group remains reluctant to surrender its weapons without firm guarantees about the future of its fighters.
The creation of a stabilisation force that will operate within the territory is another key element in cementing the truce. Turkey's president, Recep Tayyip ErdoΔan, has expressed his government's willingness to take part in the force, but Israel's foreign minister, Gideon Saar, ruled out Turkey's participation due to its hostile approach against Israel.
As the search for the bodies of Israeli hostages continues, the fragile ceasefire remains a delicate balance between competing demands and interests. The fate of Hamas's disarmament and the creation of a stabilisation force will be crucial in determining the success of the truce.
Still so many bones left to pick up, Israel & Palestine need a real peace plan 
i mean its good that the icrc helped but why didnt hamas just dig them up themselves? 
anyway, im glad that theres some progress on the ceasefire front, but like 10k people missing is crazy right? 
and what about turkey wanting to join this stabilisation force? isnt gideon saar being a bit salty or something 
I feel bad for the fams who've been waiting for ages 
. The ICRC is literally heroes 
for helping out like that. But, like, why can't everyone just get along ? 
It's not that hard to create a ceasefire & work towards peace 
. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this truce will actually hold together 
. The idea of a stabilisation force is interesting too...I guess it'll be cool if Turkey can make amends with Israel 
the icrc did an amazing job helping them find those bodies, they're literally lifesavers! 
and i love how turkey is offering to help with the stabilisation force, that would be so cool if israel could put aside their differences and work together 
. I mean, think about it - the Red Cross played a huge role in helping Hamas find those remains, and now they're back with the bodies 
. It's like, we can't just leave people behind when they need us most. That's not what it means to be human, right?
after all this bloody drama! I'm literally so glad that hamas handed over those remains it's like a weight has been lifted off israeli ppl's shoulders 
but at the same time, let's not forget about the 10k+ palestinians who r still missing 
it's just so frustrating that there's no clear resolution yet 
i hope there'll be a stabilisation force soon tho 
. The ceasefire agreement is a huge step forward & I'm literally crossing my fingers for a successful outcome 
. Turkey's willingness to participate in the stabilisation force is also super positive - let's get that deal done! 
It's like Hamas is playing a game of cat and mouse with Israel, just to keep things interesting.
I mean, it's not like Hamas would just voluntarily hand over body parts without some kind of deal.
That's super worrying. The ceasefire is fragile and it'll take a lot to make it stick. One thing for sure is that both Israel & Hamas need to be willing to compromise on their demands. We can't have situations where countries intervene because of "hostile approach" 
Turkey's offer might not be bad tho... who knows maybe we'll see them join the stabilisation force? 
the US ultimatum tho is super tense idk what'll happen if they dont comply 
. I mean, 10,000+ Palestinians are recorded as missing and we're just supposed to take Hamas at their word about what happened? 
. Turkey needs to step in here, Recep Tayyip ErdoΔan has got some balls for speaking up about this 
. We need a real, independent investigation to get to the bottom of what really happened. Hamas isn't asking for much, just basic human dignity and respect 