Israel has cleared Egyptian and ICRC teams to search beyond the IDF’s “yellow line” in Gaza for the bodies of hostages taken on 7 October, with Hamas members also permitted to assist, Israeli media said. Hamas has so far transferred 15 of 28 deceased Israeli hostages under the first phase of a US‑brokered ceasefire requiring all bodies be returned, and says it is coordinating with Egypt amid rubble that the UN estimates covers 84% of Gaza. Donald Trump urged rapid returns, while Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will decide which foreign forces can join a planned security mission.

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