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Red Cross Scrambles for Hostages Amid Gaza Destruction

10/15/2025

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Red Cross Searches Hostages

Red Cross teams search Gaza ruins for Israeli hostages after Hamas returned only four of the 28 bodies it holds, despite a ceasefire.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warns recovering the remaining bodies could take considerable time due to destruction in Gaza.
Families of the hostages express anger and urge Israel to press Hamas to fulfill commitments, while Israel halved aid trucks and postponed Rafah crossing reopening.

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Trump Presses Hamas

President Donald Trump emphasized the Gaza peace process is "NOT DONE" until all deceased Israeli hostages are returned.
Hamas released 20 living hostages and four bodies after a historic exchange.
Trump urged the United States to pressure Hamas for compliance.
Israel reduced humanitarian aid to Gaza to 300 trucks.
Hamas says it needs more time due to Gaza's destruction.

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Historical Context

The Gaza-Israel conflict, rooted in the 1948 Palestinian exodus, has seen multiple wars, including the 2014 Gaza War, which resulted in over 2,200 Palestinian and 73 Israeli deaths. The ongoing blockade of Gaza, imposed by Israel since Hamas's 2007 takeover, has exacerbated humanitarian crises. The recent escalation, beginning October 7, 2023, has led to unprecedented casualties, with over 67,000 Palestinians killed, highlighting the urgent need for diplomatic solutions.

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Red Cross Searches Hostages

Red Cross teams search Gaza ruins for Israeli hostages after Hamas returned only four of the 28 bodies it holds, despite a ceasefire.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warns recovering the remaining bodies could take considerable time due to destruction in Gaza.
Families of the hostages express anger and urge Israel to press Hamas to fulfill commitments, while Israel halved aid trucks and postponed Rafah crossing reopening.

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