Israel will 'take action' if Hamas fails to return hostage remains, Israeli official tells 'Post'
In an unusual move, Israel allowed a Hamas representative to enter the Israeli-controlled area of the Gaza Strip to work with Egyptian representatives and the ICRC in locating the hostage remains.
Hamas terrorist stands guard, as heavy machinery operates at the site where searches are underway for the bodies of hostages killed after being seized by Hamas during the October 7, 2023 attack, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, October 17, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/STRINGER)ByAMICHAI STEINUpdated: