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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Tensions Rise as Hamas Delays Return of Hostage Bodies
Caption: Tensions Rise as Hamas Delays Return of Hostage Bodies. Hamas has returned the bodies of four more deceased hostages, the Israel Defense Forces confirmed late Tuesday night. The remains were handed over by the Red Cross as part of a ceasefire deal brokered under U.S. President Donald Trump's peace plan. Israel has warned it will tighten aid restrictions on Gaza until all 28 deceased hostages are returned. Hamas claims it's struggling to locate some of the remains. Trump's plan required the full handover by Monday noon, but 20 bodies are still unaccounted for — raising fears the delay could derail the next phase of negotiations. Israeli officials say any further delays will be considered a violation of the agreement. Meanwhile, violence has flared again in parts of Gaza despite the truce holding elsewhere. Analysts warn the dispute over the bodies could ignite new conflict if no resolution is found soon. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current affairs & Politics,Israel,Hamas,Hostage bodies,Ceasefire deal,Trump peace plan,Gaza,Red Cross,IDF,Humanitarian aid,Truce,Negotiations,Middle East tensions,Delay,Escalation risk,Diplomatic crisis.
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