Hamas Returns Hostage Remains Amid Ongoing Israel Gaza Conflict

Hamas has returned the remains of Israeli hostages as part of a ceasefire agreement brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, with 15 bodies already exchanged and 12 more to be recovered. Israeli officials express impatience over delays in returning the remaining bodies, warning of potential action if Hamas does not comply, while Hamas insists on its commitment to the ceasefire and humanitarian efforts without setting a specific timeline. Hamas accuses Israel of violating the truce by targeting safe zones, criticizes U.S. pressure, and warns against disarming the group, emphasizing the need for a sustainable framework for any international peacekeeping force. Israel opposes Turkish troop involvement in the proposed peacekeeping mission, which aims to assist Palestinian police and is coordinated with Jordan and Egypt. Hamas officials support a UN-managed reconstruction effort and a peacekeeping mission to monitor ceasefire adherence but state their weapons will remain until an end to Israeli occupation. The Israeli military has declared the conflict will continue until all deceased hostages are returned, underscoring the ongoing tensions despite the ceasefire.