Hostage remains returned as ceasefire exchanges continue.

Israel confirmed the return of Tanzanian student Joshua Mollel’s remains from Gaza, part of ongoing exchanges under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. Hamas has returned 22 bodies and 20 living hostages, while Israel has handed over 285 Palestinian bodies. Separately, Israel designated part of its border with Egypt a closed military zone to combat drone-based weapons smuggling. A released Israeli hostage detailed sexual abuse in captivity, echoing similar claims from Palestinians held in Israeli prisons.

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