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Israel confirmed it had identified the four bodies of hostages returned by Hamas under the Gaza ceasefire, while Israeli forces opened fire on Gaza residents, killing several.
Gaza health authorities said Israeli soldiers killed at least six Palestinians in northern Gaza despite the ceasefire, while the Israeli military said it had shot at people approaching its forces.
Cheering crowds in Gaza and Ramallah greeted Palestinian prisoners freed by Israel, while families said a last-minute Israeli change sent about a dozen detainees to Egypt, prompting disappointment.
Several Israeli hostages released from Hamas captivity were reunited with family in Israel, including symbolic couple Avinatan Or and Noa Argamani and brothers David and Ariel Cunio.
The Israeli military identified on Monday two of the four dead hostages returned by Hamas after the group transferred the remaining living hostages to Israel, officials said.
Hamas clashed with rival militias in Gaza after Israel's partial withdrawal, casting doubt on plans to disarm the group and jeopardizing a proposed peace package.
An Israeli drone strike killed at least six people in Gaza City despite a ceasefire, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported.
Italy played Israel in a World Cup qualifying match in Udine under heavy security and with few spectators as pro‑Palestinian protests prompted heightened restrictions.
The European Broadcasting Union postponed a November vote on Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, moving the decision to its December assembly and citing Middle East developments.
