Hamas on Thursday, February 20, 2025, handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages held in Gaza since the war broke out.
The fourth body did not match that of the children's mother, Shiri Bibas, nor any other known hostage, leading to accusations from Israel that Hamas violated the ceasefire agreement by not returning Shiri's remains.
Both the freed hostages were on medication that they may not have received during their two weeks of captivity.
Glimpses from Gaza, Israel and Lebanon as the war provoked by Hamas' horrific attack escalates.
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