Israel Says It Received Remains of 3 Hostages From Gaza
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The bodies of hostages Amiram Cooper and Sahar Baruch were returned to Israel for burial after an identification process was completed, the Israeli military said in a statement late on Thursday, Oct.
Israel received the body of Staff Sergeant Itay Chen from Hamas via the Red Cross. Under a ceasefire, Hamas agreed to release Israeli hostages' remains. Tensions persist as Israel accused Hamas of delaying the process.
Three bodies of IDF soldiers were returned to Israel, and 45 bodies of Palestinians were returned in exchange.
Slain Israeli hostages Amiram Cooper and Sahar Baruch were laid to rest on Sunday, days after their remains were returned from Gaza and positively identified.
Israelis have celebrated the return of the last 20 living hostages held in Gaza, the first stage of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. But Hamas and Israel are now arguing over the
Crowds gather at Hostages Square, praying with released hostage Bar Kupershtein as he dons tefillin and prays for the return of the deceased hostages.