The bodies of two more Israeli hostages have been handed over by Hamas to the Red Cross, but uncertainty remains over the fate and identification of other missing hostages. Under the current ceasefire agreement, all remaining hostages, both living and deceased, were to be returned by Monday, yet only some have been accounted for. Confusion arose after the Israeli military found that one of the bodies previously returned was not that of a hostage, adding tension to the already fragile truce. Hamas claims it has returned all bodies it could recover, citing difficulties in locating burial sites and the need for special equipment to retrieve others. Meanwhile, the Gaza Health Ministry reported the return of more Palestinian bodies from Israel, with forensics alleging signs of mistreatment. The situation is further complicated by threats from Israel to limit aid and keep border crossings closed if all hostages are not returned, and warnings from former United States President Donald Trump that Israel could resume military action if the agreement is not upheld. Humanitarian aid deliveries have resumed, but the overall situation remains tense and unpredictable as both sides navigate the terms of the ceasefire.

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