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flag Two Israeli hostages' bodies returned from Gaza under ceasefire deal; identification ongoing.

flag Two coffins containing the remains of two deceased Israeli hostages were transferred from Gaza to Israel on October 21, 2025, under a US-proposed ceasefire deal, according to the IDF and Israel Security Agency. flag The bodies, handed over via the Red Cross, are being processed at the National Institute for Forensic Medicine for identification and cause-of-death investigations. flag This marks the 14th and 15th deceased hostages returned since the October 9 agreement, which required Hamas to return all living and deceased hostages within 72 hours. flag Israeli officials stressed Hamas must fulfill its obligations, while Hamas cited challenges like rubble and lack of equipment. flag One previously returned body was misidentified, but Israeli sources believe it was an error, not deception. flag US Vice President JD Vance acknowledged the difficulty of recovery, noting some bodies may be buried under debris, but reiterated the importance of bringing all remains home. flag The situation remains fluid, with ongoing tensions and no timeline for full compliance.

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