Israel returns 15 more Palestinian bodies to Gaza as first phase of ceasefire nears end World Nov 26, 2025 9:16 AM EST

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel handed over the bodies of 15 Palestinians on Wednesday, a day after Hamas returned the remains of an Israeli hostage. This is the latest swap as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire reached last month, whose first phase is coming to an end.

The International Committee of the Red Cross said it helped transfer the bodies to Gaza.

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The remains of two hostages, one Israeli and a Thai national, remain in Gaza. Hamas said Wednesday it was determined to uphold its side of the agreement and return them both.

Meanwhile, Turkish, Qatari and

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