CAIRO — Hamas has expanded its search for bodies of hostages in the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian terrorist group said Sunday, a day after Egypt deployed a team of experts and heavy equipment to help retrieve them.

Under the U.S.-brokered ceasefire, which took effect on Oct. 10, Hamas is expected to return the remains of all Israeli hostages as soon as possible. Israel has agreed to return 15 bodies of Palestinians for each one.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stressed that Israel remained in charge of its own security, after accusations last week that the Trump administration was dictating terms of Israel’s response to security concerns in Gaza. Vice President JD Vance denied any such speculation during his visit.

Children and others watched the Egyptian equipment claw through

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