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Israel confirms four captives' bodies to be released on Thursday, no ceremony to be held
26 February 2025 16:22 GMT
Israel has confirmed that Hamas will hand over four captives’ bodies on Thursday night.
Israel said the bodies will be returned as part of Phase I of the Gaza ceasefire.
The Israeli prime minister's office said the handover would take place "without Hamas ceremonies".
Hamas has used the ceremonies to display its military and organisational capabilities, which is seen as an embarrassment to the Israeli government that vowed to eliminate the group totally.