The fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas is under renewed strain as both sides accuse the other of violating the U.S.-brokered agreement. Israel continues to press for the return of the bodies of hostages still held in Gaza, while Hamas has accused the Israeli military of killing more than 20 civilians since the truce took effect last week.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which has been facilitating exchanges under the deal, said Hamas handed over the bodies of two deceased Israeli hostages on Wednesday night.

As part of the agreement, Israel has also been returning the bodies of Palestinians taken from Gaza during the war. The Gaza Health Ministry said that 30 bodies were handed over on Thursday, bringing the total to 120.

The ministry claimed that some

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