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Former Hostage Claims Timely Release Possible; Bodies Still Missing

10/18/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Arbel Yehud, a former Israeli hostage, said captives could have been freed a long time ago.
Yehud spoke at a press conference with families of recently released hostages, including Ariel Cunio.
Israel is pressing Hamas to return the remains of 28 deceased hostages, 19 unaccounted for.
Hamas says specialized equipment is needed to recover bodies from Gaza's ruins.
Discussions continue about Gaza's future governance and disarmament.

History

Historical Context

The Oslo Accords, signed in 1993 by Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat, aimed to establish peace and self-governance for Palestinians. Despite initial hopes, unresolved issues from the Accords have perpetuated conflict, complicating humanitarian efforts and negotiations over hostages. The ongoing tensions reflect the challenges of achieving lasting peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Story summary

Arbel Yehud, a former Israeli hostage, said captives could have been freed a long time ago.
Yehud spoke at a press conference with families of recently released hostages, including Ariel Cunio.
Israel is pressing Hamas to return the remains of 28 deceased hostages, 19 unaccounted for.
Hamas says specialized equipment is needed to recover bodies from Gaza's ruins.
Discussions continue about Gaza's future governance and disarmament.

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