Israel Confirms Hamas Returned Body of Tanzanian Hostage

Israel confirmed the return of Tanzanian hostage Joshua Mollel’s remains, following a US-brokered Gaza ceasefire deal. Mollel, who was killed during a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, was identified after forensic tests. Six deceased hostages, including five Israelis and one Thai, remain in Gaza, with Israel accusing Hamas of delaying their recovery. The ongoing situation complicates the second phase of President Trump’s Gaza peace plan amidst significant casualties from the conflict.

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