Israel on Tuesday reported receiving another batch of human remains that Palestinian militants handed over to the Red Cross. It is currently unknown whether they belong to the three hostages who remain in the Gaza Strip. This was reported by Associated Press, writes UNN.
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The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the remains would be sent for forensic examination and identification. This transfer took place as part of a fragile ceasefire agreed last month, which has so far held despite mutual accusations of violations.
Palestinian Islamic Jihad reported that the remains were found earlier this week in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza.
Under the terms of the ceasefire agreement, which came into effect on October 10, militants returned 25 bodies of hostages to Israel. The remaining hostages include two Israelis and one Thai citizen. In response, Israel transferred the bodies of 330 Palestinians to Gaza, most of whom remain unidentified.
Hamas claims it has been unable to reach all the remains due to rubble created after Israel's two-year offensive. In response, Israel accused the militants of delaying and warned of a possible resumption of military operations or suspension of humanitarian aid if all remains are not returned.