Hamas changes its mind –
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Hamas changes its mind – hands over dead hostages tonight

After several different messages, a spokesperson for the armed wing of the terrorist-listed Hamas has announced that the four dead Israeli hostages will be handed over as early as Wednesday evening.

Hamas has submitted the names of the individuals to be returned. Israel confirms that the bodies will be handed over during the evening, "without Hamas ceremonies".

The exchange of Hamas hostages for Palestinians detained by Israel has encountered several problems recently. Israel has accused Hamas of staging propaganda scenes during the returns.

When the bodies of four hostages were to be handed over last week, it turned out that one of them was the wrong person. Israel responded by continuing to hold 600 Palestinians, who were then supposed to be released, in prison.

They are expected to be released shortly after Wednesday's handover.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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