Gaza Genocide · 22 October, 2025 · 3 min read
Israel Identifies Two More Hostages Amid Ongoing Genocide in Gaza
Israel identified two additional hostages amid ongoing Gaza genocide. Fragile ceasefire in Gaza, brokered by the U.S., is progressing better than expected.
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Hostage Remains Identification Update
Israel says it has identified the remains of two more hostages returned by the International Committee of the Red Cross. This brings the tally of deceased hostages received to 15, with 13 still missing. The coffins were transferred from Gaza to Israel for formal identification and a military ceremony.
“Israel has confirmed receiving coffins containing the remains of two more hostages from the Red Cross, bringing the total number of returned deceased hostages to 15, with 13 still missing.”
Earlier, Hamas announced it had released two bodies. Multiple outlets report the same count: since the October 10 ceasefire, Israel has received 15 sets of remains. The handover was facilitated by the Red Cross.
Some coverage adds that U.S. officials urge patience in recovering those still unaccounted for. They stress the complexity of searching through destroyed areas.
Ceasefire Monitoring and Support
Ceasefire implementation remains fragile but active.
U.S. officials say it is working better than expected.
Britain is sending officers and a senior commander to help monitor the ceasefire.
Two hundred U.S. troops are deployed in Israel but will not enter Gaza.
Washington and partners are exploring an international security force that could include Turkey, Indonesia, Jordan, Germany, Britain, and Denmark.
Egypt’s intelligence chief has engaged on the ceasefire implementation.
The U.S. Vice President and Trump administration envoys publicly tied the opening of a Civilian Military Coordination Center in southern Israel to enforcing the deal.
They warned Hamas of severe consequences for breaches of the ceasefire.
Casualties and Detentions in Gaza
While remains are identified and exchanged, Israel’s campaign has killed Palestinians on a massive scale and continues to harm civilians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Palestinian sources cited by regional media report over 68,200 people killed and more than 170,300 injured in Gaza due to Israeli actions. At least 1,056 Palestinians have been killed and over 20,000 detained in the West Bank, including 1,600 children.
“Since October 2023, Israeli actions have caused over 68,200 deaths and more than 170,300 injuries in Gaza.”
Sky News reports that Israeli troops fired on a vehicle near Gaza City, killing nine civilians. Local Western outlets cite Gaza’s Health Ministry in putting Palestinian deaths at over 68,000 since October 2023. Spanish coverage adds that 80 Palestinian prisoners have died in Israeli custody since October 7, 2023, intensifying allegations of abuse and lethal detention practices.
Humanitarian Situation in Gaza
Aid and civil life remain devastated. The World Food Program has sent more than 530 trucks, yet aid remains below pre-war levels. Prices have soared, and Hamas security forces have cracked down on price gouging to protect deliveries.
Gaza’s banking system is largely shut, leaving residents without access to cash. Doctors Without Borders has partially resumed operations in Gaza City. Hamas authorities say they are repairing and expanding Al Shifa Hospital after Israeli offensives crippled services.
Released Israeli hostages reported harsh captivity. A Gaza health official accused Israel of returning bodies showing signs of torture, prompting calls for a UN investigation that Israel denies.
Ceasefire Politics and Reactions
Politics and accountability battles are intensifying around the ceasefire. ABC7 New York reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed his national security adviser amid policy disputes over Gaza. Sky News notes the Israeli government publicly pressed Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney to reverse his stance after he said he would arrest Netanyahu if he visited Canada.
“Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed his national security adviser amid policy disagreements on Gaza.”
Diario AS reports Spain’s Minister Sira Rego accused Israel of ceasefire violations and referenced an ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu. Australian coverage adds that Egypt’s intelligence chief traveled to Israel to discuss implementing the ceasefire, underscoring the breadth of external pressure.
