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An Israeli security official said early Thursday that Hamas has handed to the Red Cross the bodies of 4 Israelis who were held hostage in Gaza

The official was speaking on condition of anonymity pending a formal announcement.

At around the same time, a Red Cross convoy carrying dozens of released Palestinian prisoners left Israel’s Ofer prison.

This is a breaking news update. More to come.

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Le Monde with AP

The handover will be followed by the release of more than 600 Palestinian captives held by Israel, with the first phase of the ceasefire set to end in just a few days.{ai:summary}Hamas has transferred the bodies of four Israelis, previously held hostage in Gaza, to the Red Cross, according to an Israeli security official. This comes as a Red Cross convoy departs from Israel’s Ofer prison carrying released Palestinian prisoners.The situation remains fluid as Israel has suspended the release of additional Palestinian prisoners following the return of six captives. #foreignaffairs

Israel says Hamas has handed over remains of four hostages

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