Israel returned 15 Palestinian bodies to Gaza on Wednesday, continuing exchanges under last month’s fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement.

Israel and Hamas accused each other of violating ceasefire terms, with Israel claiming Hamas handed over partial remains and Hamas citing restricted aid.

The deal cannot progress to its next phases — establishing an international stabilization force — until all hostage remains are exchanged.

DEIR AL BALAH, Gaza Strip — Officials at Gaza’s largest functioning hospital said Wednesday that the bodies of 15 more Palestinians were returned from Israel, as exchanges outlined in last month’s fragile ceasefire went ahead despite allegations of violations.

The International Committee of the Red Cross has transported 285 bodies held in Israeli custody t

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