Israel has once again received the remains of hostages from militants in Gaza.

Israeli authorities reported receiving another batch of human remains handed over by Palestinian militants through the Red Cross. It is currently unknown whether they belong to the three remaining hostages in Gaza. Associated Press cautiously records the situation — there is too much uncertainty surrounding each step.

The office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that the remains have already been sent for forensic examination. This is part of the same fragile truce that has been in effect since last month. The parties continue to accuse each other of violations, but the formal mechanism is still working, albeit with delays. Every move within the deal tests the trust, which essentially does not exist.

The Palestinian Islamic Jihad stated that the remains were found in the Nuseirat camp in central Gaza. Such findings highlight the scale of chaos: destroyed areas, debris, lack of access — all of this turns identification and search for bodies into an almost insurmountable task.

The truce, which came into effect on October 10, includes the exchange of bodies. Since the agreements began, militants have returned 25 hostage bodies to Israel. The list of those still being sought includes two Israelis and a Thai citizen. In response, Israel handed over 330 bodies to the Palestinian side, most of which remain unidentified. The work continues, and each exchange significantly affects the tone of negotiations.

Hamas claims to have handed over the body of an Israeli soldier found among the hostages. But at the same time, it states that access to most of the remains is blocked due to destruction following a two-year Israeli offensive. Israel, in turn, accuses the militants of delaying the process and directly warns: if the return of remains stalls again, it could lead to the resumption of operations or restriction of humanitarian supplies.

Meanwhile, Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar are discussing the second stage of a broader ceasefire agreement. These negotiations are difficult, but they may form the basis for long-term settlement — if the parties uphold their current commitments.

The Middle East is once again coming together like a mosaic, where each fragment depends on the previous one. The process is slow, with risks at every step, but diplomatic channels are working, and that is already a result. Such moments require calm analysis — as emphasized by the materials of NAnews — News of Israel | Nikk.Agency, which monitor the development of the situation day by day.