Hamas to return bodies of two 'Israeli' captives soon

In a sudden announcement, the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, stated Thursday that they will hand over the bodies of two captives held by the group.

The statement did not reveal the identities of the deceased. The move is seen as a significant pressure tactic against the ‘Israeli’ government and has raised questions about whether it is intended to escalate psychological warfare or send covert messages to mediators to revive stalled negotiations.

The brief statement only provided the time of the handover - 4 PM Gaza time - and confirmed that two bodies would be returned but without any additional details.