BREAKING NEWS
Israeli Hostages' Fates Remain Unclear Amid Gaza Crisis
TEL AVIV, Israel - A tenuous ceasefire holds in the two-year Israel-Hamas war, but critical questions remain unanswered. The last 20 living Israeli hostages were released from Gaza yesterday, and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners were freed in exchange.
The immediate concerns include when Hamas will return to Israel the bodies of 24 hostages believed dead in Gaza, as well as the health conditions of the released hostages and freed Palestinians.
According to sources, only four of the deceased hostages' release is part of the first phase of the ceasefire deal brokered by the US. The status of the remaining 20 hostages remains unclear.
The complex issues surrounding the hostage situation have been a major point of contention throughout the conflict. Yesterday's jubilation over the return of the living hostages and the release of Palestinian prisoners has given way to concern about the fate of those still held in Gaza.
As the ceasefire holds, attention turns to when Hamas will fulfill its commitment to return the bodies of the deceased hostages. The health conditions of the released hostages and freed Palestinians are also a pressing concern.
This is a developing story.
*This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*
