The Israeli military announced that the Red Cross received a coffin containing the remains of a hostage in the Gaza Strip, as part of the ongoing ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. The transfer marks another step in the fragile truce process. ©AFP
The Israeli army announced on Friday that the Red Cross had received the remains of a hostage in the Gaza Strip as part of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas.
"According to information provided by the Red Cross, a coffin of a deceased hostage has been transferred into its custody and is on the way to IDF troops in the Gaza Strip," the army said in a statement.
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