חאמאס זאגט אז זיי גייען זוכן נאך פארלוירענע קערפער פון משכונות
Hamas announced Sunday that it has expanded operations to locate and recover the bodies of Israeli hostages still buried beneath rubble in Gaza, days after Egypt sent in experts and heavy equipment to assist in excavation efforts. The development comes under the terms of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire that went into effect on October 10, which mandates Hamas to return all Israeli remains as swiftly as possible.
According to the agreement, Israel has committed to returning 15 Palestinian bodies for each Israeli hostage body recovered. While Hamas portrays the move as a humanitarian effort, Israeli officials and analysts view it as a tactic driven by political pressure and international scrutiny following mounting evidence that Hamas staged previous “recovery” operations for propaganda purposes.
The expanded search effort marks one of the first tangible steps by Hamas toward fulfilling the ceasefire terms, though Israeli intelligence remains cautious. Officials in Jerusalem have expressed skepticism about the group’s transparency, warning that Hamas continues to use humanitarian channels to manipulate global opinion while obstructing independent verification of its actions.
Egypt’s involvement reflects increasing regional pressure to bring closure to the hostage crisis that has gripped Israel since the October 7, 2023, terror attacks, when Hamas militants kidnapped over 200 civilians and soldiers. Despite ceasefire conditions, Israel maintains its right to resume military operations should Hamas violate the terms or withhold hostages.
As the world watches Gaza’s ruins being combed for remains, Israeli families of the fallen continue to demand accountability—urging the international community to ensure that Hamas’s pledges are matched by genuine action, not deception.
