Israel Returns 30 Palestinian Bodies Amid Fragile Gaza Ceasefire

Israel and Hamas are engaged in a fragile ceasefire agreement involving the exchange of bodies and hostages. Israel returned 30 bodies of Palestinians to Gaza, many showing signs of torture such as being blindfolded and handcuffed, raising concerns about mistreatment in Israeli detention centers. Meanwhile, Hamas has handed over the remains of 17 Israeli hostages, with 11 still held in Gaza. The bodies are being transferred through the International Committee of the Red Cross, but identification remains difficult due to lack of DNA testing resources in Gaza. Despite the ceasefire, Israeli airstrikes continue, causing casualties and undermining the fragile truce. The exchanges are part of a broader prisoner-captive deal brokered in October 2023, yet the situation remains tense with ongoing violence.