Calls for return of dead hostages as uneasy truce in Gaza holds

Families and supporters of Israeli hostages called for the quick return of all the dead bodies of those taken by Hamas in 2023.

Finding the victims in Gaza is difficult and dangerous.

Two years of conflict has left unexploded missiles lying in the rubble.

A different tone but the same demonstrators on the streets of Tel Aviv.

Activists and supporters of hostages demanding the return of at least 13 bodies still in Gaza.

Moshe Lavi, the brother-in-law of a captive told crowds: "As our families begin to heal, so too can Israel. The wounds are deep, but our unity and compassion are stronger than despair. The torch still burns, though, and we will keep its flame alive until every hostage returns home.

A slow mournful version of the national anthem was sung as the protesters vowed accountability from their leaders in Israel and to bring Hamas to justice for holding their loved ones.

Gaza City resembles an uninhabitable waste ground after two years of war.

Some areas deserted for week or months.

Finding the remaining dead hostages is a difficult and painstaking challenge.

A dangerous process with unexploded ordnance hampering those efforts.

Yahya, and his sister, Nabila, the latest victims even though there is a ceasefire in place.

The twins found a round object they thought was a toy.

The six year-olds were thrown in the air and found bleeding after an explosion.

Their faces have shrapnel scars.

The pair both required life saving surgery at Shifa Hospital.

Grandfather Tawfiq Al-Shorbasi tries to comfort the wounded with one having lost a hand, the other could lose a leg.

"We heard a bang, ran outside and found them," Al-Shorbasi said "This (bomb) was deliberately set to explode against children."

Dr. Harriet, who would not give her surname as she was no authorised to talk to the press, said: "They came in with severe injuries and they're both critically unwell and this is one of many cases that we've seen where even though the bombs dropping from the sky have slowed down.

"They haven't stopped, they've slowed down, there are still many unexploded missiles in the rubble, in the remains of people's homes."

Medics say they are receiving about one person per day with injuries inflicted by live ammunition.

Diplomacy continues to try to hold peace in place hoping to ensure their are less like the Shorbasi children.

President Trump made a flying visit to Qatar to refuel on his way to Malaysia.

He praised the ruling al-Thani family saying they were loved and respected and had been a "big factor" in securing the deal between Hamas and Israel.

He said Hamas will not be difficult to deal with if they fail to keep their word.

Trump says his deal is keeping the Middle East safe right now and will for a long time.