Hamas source reveals update on bodies of 'Israeli' captives

A senior Palestinian resistance source said that Hamas and other Palestinian factions are making “intense” efforts to recover the bodies of 'Israeli' captives “as soon as possible.”

However, the source highlighted a major logistical challenge, noting that significant progress could be achieved if the necessary resources were available.

“The Only Obstacle”: Lack of Equipment

The source explained that the ongoing recovery operations face a single main obstacle: “The only obstacle to completing the retrieval of the captives’ bodies is the lack of equipment and machinery.”

Recovery operations typically require heavy machinery and excavation tools to remove rubble, which are currently unavailable to resistance teams, causing delays in retrieving the remains.

Potential for Recovery if Resources Available

Despite current challenges, the source expressed confidence that tangible results could be achieved once the logistical gaps are addressed. According to the estimates, there remains a “considerable number” of bodies: “We expect to recover a number of the captives’ bodies if the necessary machinery and resources are available.”

In a related development, US President Donald Trump said the United States will closely monitor the situation, warning that if Hamas fails to fulfill its commitments, “other countries involved in the peace process will take action.”

Despite these tensions, Trump expressed optimism about the Gaza agreement, describing it as having a “good chance of being lasting.”