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Israel says it will retaliate if Hamas doesn't hand over more bodies of deceased hostages. Israel closed a crucial border crossing from Egypt to Gaza on Wednesday, cutting in half the amount of aid allowed to enter in retaliation for what they are calling a delay in receiving the hostage bodies. This comes after Hamas and Israel have exchanged surviving hostages and prisoners in the first phase of a ceasefire deal for the war in Gaza. President Trump has also stated there could be violence if Hamas doesn't give up its weapons.

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