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The fragile truce between Israel and Hamas remains under heavy pressure as new developments unfold in Gaza. Tonight, Hamas is expected to hand over the remains of two more Israeli hostages as part of the ongoing cease-fire agreement. The transfer, facilitated by mediators from Qatar and Egypt, highlights both progress and the persistent tensions that continue to threaten regional stability. A Painful Exchange Amid Fragile Calm According to official Israeli sources, the remains to be transferred tonight belong to two civilians captured during the October 2023 attacks. Their identification was recently confirmed through Israeli forensic analysis. Earlier this week, Israel received and identified the remains of a 76-year-old hostage, bringing the total number of deceased hostages returned to ten out of twenty-eight. Israeli officials have expressed cautious relief, describing the return of remains as a “moral obligation and a national priority.” How...