Israel – Times of Israel, Oct. 27, 2025
Amid stalled handover of bodies, top Hamas negotiator suggests that, despite terms of US-brokered deal, the terror group won’t give up its weapons
Israel does not know the location of four of the remaining 13 bodies of hostages held in Gaza, according to a report Sunday, amid increased pressure on Hamas to resume handing over the bodies in accordance with the terms of the ceasefire and hostage deal.
Jerusalem has been trying to impress upon Washington the utmost importance of returning the remaining bodies from the Strip, the Kan public broadcaster reported, as days have passed without Hamas handing over the remains of any additional deceased hostages.
A string of high-level US officials, including Vice President JD Vance, have visited the region in the past week to shore up the shaky ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
