Hamas hands over four 'Israeli' captive bodies in Gaza
Palestinian sources reported that the resistance is preparing to hand over the bodies of four 'Israeli' captives in Bani Suheila, Khan Younis, in southern Gaza.
The military spokesperson for Al-Qassam Brigades, Abu Obaida, announced that on Thursday, Hamas would return the bodies of the Bibas family members, along with that of 'Israeli' captive Oded Lifshitz.
This development comes as part of the current phase of the Aqsa Typhoon prisoner exchange deal.
Abu Obaida emphasized that all the captives set to be returned were alive before being directly targeted by 'Israeli' airstrikes. He accused the 'Israeli' military of deliberately bombing detention sites where hostages were held during recent air raids.
Meanwhile, the office of 'Israeli' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced earlier that it had received a list of captives set to be released from Gaza on Thursday as part of the ongoing prisoner exchange deal.
Coffins carrying dead “Israeli” captives arrive at Tel Aviv forensic center
A convoy carrying the bodies of four “Israeli” captives, believed to include three members of the Bibas family and an elderly captive, arrived at Tel Aviv's forensic centre on Thursday – according to AFP.
Israeli Occupation: Security inspection conducted on hostages' caskets before transfer to forensic institute
Israeli Occupation military announced that the caskets of four captives, received inside the Gaza Strip, underwent a security inspection before verifying that all attached locks could be safely opened.
The army stated that these measures were taken to prevent any delays upon the caskets' arrival at the Abu Kabir Forensic Institute.
Israeli Occupation: Four caskets of deceased hostages transferred
Israeli Occupation Forces said that according to a report from the Red Cross, "four caskets containing the bodies of deceased hostages have been transferred to the organization. The caskets are now being transported to IDF and ISA forces in the Gaza Strip for further processing."
VIDEO: Palestinian casually smokes shisha during captive handover
Red Cross receives coffins of dead captives
Red Cross receives coffins of deceased 'Israeli' captives in Khan Younis.
VIDEO: Qassam member holds seized ‘Israeli’ weapon
Hamas releases statement on handover of ‘Israeli’ captive bodies
The Al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas' military wing, issued a statement on the handover of four 'Israeli' captive bodies, emphasizing their efforts to treat the captives humanely despite the 'Israeli' army’s disregard for their lives.
The brigades criticized Israeli Occupation for bombing captive detention sites, resulting in their deaths, and held the 'Israeli' government accountable for obstructing prisoner exchange negotiations.
They condemned 'Israeli' Prime Minister Netanyahu for attempting to shift responsibility for the deaths of the captives. The statement reaffirmed that prisoner exchanges are the only way to bring captives home alive and warned against using military force, which would lead to further casualties.
Red Cross arrives in Khan Younis
Red Cross arrives in Khan Younis to receive the bodies of the dead captives.
Qassam member with amputated leg joins captive body handover
A Qassam Brigades member who lost his leg during the war participated in the handover of 'Israeli' captive bodies, holding a sign that read "The Day After the Flood."
Hebrew Media: Hamas once again prepares mock ceremony before handing over captive bodies
The Hebrew newspaper Israel Hayom said that "Hamas has once again prepared a mock ceremony ahead of handing over the bodies of hostages in Gaza."
'Israeli' media stated that Hamas set up a platform for the handover and displayed provocative slogans, contrary to the demands of Netanyahu’s government.
Freed Palestinian detainees arrive to witness the handover
Freed Palestinian detainees arrive to witness the handover of the four dead captives.
