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Egyptian Teams Search Gaza for Slain Israeli Hostages' Remains

10/26/2025

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An Israeli official confirmed that Egyptian teams have entered Gaza to help locate remains of slain Israeli hostages, in coordination with Israel.
The operation involves a technical crew equipped with detectors and excavation tools.
The bodies of 13 deceased Israeli hostages remain in Gaza.
There are conflicting reports on whether Hamas will return the remains later today after a ceasefire swap on October 15, 2025, following the October 7 attack.

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An Israeli official confirmed that Egyptian teams have entered Gaza to help locate remains of slain Israeli hostages, in coordination with Israel.
The operation involves a technical crew equipped with detectors and excavation tools.
The bodies of 13 deceased Israeli hostages remain in Gaza.
There are conflicting reports on whether Hamas will return the remains later today after a ceasefire swap on October 15, 2025, following the October 7 attack.