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Hamas reportedly resumes search for hostages’ bodies in IDF-held parts of Gaza
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Hamas terrorists carry a white bag believed to contain a body, retrieved from a tunnel during a search for the remains of hostages in Hamad City, Khan Younis, southern Gaza, October 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)
Hamas operatives have resumed searching for the bodies of deceased hostages in territory controlled by the Israel Defense Forces, the Kan public broadcaster reports, citing a source with knowledge of the matter.
It marks the first time Hamas operatives have been allowed into areas controlled by the IDF for such searches since terrorists launched a deadly attack on troops in Rafah on Tuesday.
On that day, Channel 12 news reported that in past searches, Hamas operatives had recovered weapons inside IDF-held areas.
According to Kan, Hamas operatives are being accompanied by Red Cross personnel and are searching in Khan Younis.
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