Israel calls Hamas' return of partial remains of previously recovered hostage "clear violation" of peace deal

Israel said partial remains handed over by Hamas were those of Ofir Tzarfati, a hostage recovered by the military about two years ago, calling it a breach of the U.S.-brokered Gaza peace deal. After a meeting with security chiefs, no response was decided. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum urged decisive action. The IDF accused Hamas of staging a discovery, and Tzarfati’s family called it a deception. Hamas says it needs more time and heavy equipment to retrieve 13 bodies, citing Egyptian and Red Cross help. The IDF disputes that, while President Trump said he is watching closely.

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