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Israel Says Body Returned by Hamas Was Not That of A Hostage as Tensions Test Gaza Ceasefire
Hamas delivered four coffins to Israel late Tuesday, each thought to contain the remains of Israeli captives held in Gaza. But on Wednesday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) disclosed that forensic tests at the National Institute of Forensic Medicine determined that “the fourth body handed over

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A fragile Gaza ceasefire is tested after Israel and Hamas swap detainees and hostages
Israel-Gaza live updates: 'We'll disarm them,' Trump says of Hamas
Gaza latest: Rafah crossing won't open today, Israel confirms - after Netanyahu warns Hamas
Israel will open the Rafah crossing as planned today in a U-turn after Hamas returned the bodies of four more hostages, according to reports.

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Hamas holds public executions, tightens grip on Gaza
Gaza latest: One of four bodies returned to Israel by Hamas last night doesn't match any of hostages, IDF says
Trump declares end of Gaza war as last Israeli hostages swapped for Palestinian detainees
"The war is over," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One as he began his flight from Washington to Israel.

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Gaza latest: 'Six killed' as Israeli troops open fire on 'suspects' after 'violation of ceasefire agreement'
Hamas releases Israeli hostages as Trump declares Gaza war 'over'

Photos: Ceasefire in Gaza brings reunions amid devastation

As the ceasefire began, Israel released more than 1,900 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for hostages freed by Hamas. Amid the rubble in Gaza, families begin to find their way home.

Hamas reasserts control in a chaotic Gaza, posing a risk to the fragile ceasefire

Hamas has deployed hundreds of police and clashed with armed groups in Gaza in what the militant group says is an attempt to restore law and order in areas where Israeli troops have withdrawn for the U.

Trump vows to disarm Hamas but won't say how, avoids details on what's next for Gaza

President Trump said his focus now is on rebuilding Gaza, but has shared few specifics on his vision for security and governance of the enclave.

Gaza ceasefire holds, but calls mount for Israel to open border crossings, Hamas to return hostage remains

So far the Gaza ceasefire is holding, but calls are getting louder for Hamas to hand over more hostages' remains, and for Israel to allow in more aid.

Aid begins to enter Gaza as Israel limits deliveries over alleged Hamas truce violations

Israel says it will only allow 300 trucks carrying aid and food to enter Gaza daily, despite the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas allowing for double that amount.View on euronews

Hamas Is Weakened But Not Defeated — The Truth Behind Gaza’s Ceasefire

Hamas is weakened but still influential and is unlikely to disarm. How powerful is Hamas and what other violent non-state actors pose a threat to the ceasefire?

Humanitarian workers detail challenges getting aid into Gaza despite ceasefire

Humanitarian workers said they will face many challenges delivering aid to Gaza including border restrictions and trying to access destroyed roads.

Inside UNICEF's aid operation in Gaza following the ceasefire

Aid is trickling into Gaza amid the peace deal between Israel and Hamas, but needs to increase dramatically according to Tess Ingram, a UNICEF spokesperson. Ingram said the destruction from the Israel-Gaza war is "mind bending and unlike anything I've seen in other conflicts.

Ilhan Omar refuses to credit Trump for Gaza ceasefire

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., refused to credit President Donald Trump for securing a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas on Tuesday.
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