Hamas Returns Bodies of 4 Israeli Hostages to Israel for Over 600 Palestinians

Hamas handed over four Israeli hostages’ bodies at Kerem Shalom Crossing with Egyptian mediation on February 27. Israel freed 642 Palestinian detainees as part of the ceasefire deal. Hamas signaled readiness for second-phase talks, while the US demanded the immediate return of all 59 remaining hostages, including five Americans. n18oc_crux