Hamas says Rafah closure will delay handing over of hostage remains

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Trucks carrying humanitarian aids prepare to enter the buffer zone outside Rafah crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, following an agreement between Israel and Hamas on a ceasefire, Oct.16, 2025. (AP)
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  • Hamas said the continued closure “blocks the entry of specialized equipment needed to search for those missing“

GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories: Hamas said Saturday that the closure of the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza would cause significant delays in the handover of hostages’ remains.
In a statement, the group said the continued closure “blocks the entry of specialized equipment needed to search for those missing under the rubble and prevents forensic teams and tools required to identify bodies,” leading to “significant delays in the retrieval and transfer of remains.”

Topics: War on Gaza Israeli hostages Hamas Rafah Border Crossing