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Hamas Hands Over 4 Israeli Hostages’ Bodies to Red Cross, Displays US-Made Bombs
Hamas has handed over the bodies of 4 Israeli hostages to the Red Cross in Khan Yunis under the Gaza ceasefire deal. During the handover, Hamas displayed US-made GBU-39 bombs, claiming the hostages were killed by Israeli airstrikes.
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by News Desk
2025-02-20
Hamas Hands Over 4 Israeli Hostages’ Bodies to Red Cross, Displays US-Made Bombs

Gaza: The Palestinian resistance group Hamas handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages to the Red Cross today as part of the ongoing Gaza ceasefire agreement. During the handover in Khan Yunis, Hamas displayed US-made GBU-39 bombs, alleging that the hostages were killed in Israeli airstrikes.

US-Made Bombs Displayed During Handover

Arab media reports that Hamas placed GBU-39 air-to-ground bombs on stage during the handover ceremony, accusing Israel of using these American weapons to bomb areas where hostages were held. Hamas also displayed banners condemning Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, calling his forces “war criminals.”

Western Media Reports on US Weapons Used in Gaza

Hamas has previously warned that Israeli hostages in Gaza are at risk due to Israeli bombardments. Western media outlets have also documented Israel’s use of US-made GBU-39 bombs in recent attacks:

  • New York Times (May 2023): Reported that Israeli forces bombed a Palestinian refugee camp in Rafah with GBU-39 bombs, killing 40+ civilians and injuring 249.
  • CNN (2023): Confirmed that Israel used GBU-39 bombs in an attack on a school in Khan Yunis, killing 27 people and injuring 57 others.

Ceasefire Developments & Handover Details

Hamas has officially blamed Israeli airstrikes for the deaths of these hostages, reiterating that Israel’s continued bombing of Gaza endangers all captives. The bodies were handed over in Khan Yunis, in accordance with the ceasefire agreement.
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