Israel has received the remains of what Hamas earlier said were two deceased hostages held in Gaza. The remains were transferred to Israel via the Red Cross and will be taken to the country’s national forensics laboratory for identification.

Israel’s intense bombardment of the Gaza Strip this week marked the most serious challenge yet for a fragile, U.S.-brokered ceasefire.

Israel accuses Hamas of violating the ceasefire as the group's civil defence agency says nine people have been killed in the strikes.

The temporary dividing line between two foes is becoming more permanent, with earthworks and plans for civilian infrastructure.

A Palestinian government body says Israel has erected nearly 1,000 barriers in the occupied West Bank since Israel's war with Hamas began over two years ago.

PM Benjamin Netanyahu says he is deciding next steps after Hamas returned the remains of a previously recovered captive.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday Israel would determine which foreign forces it would allow as part of a planned international force in Gaza to help secure a fragile ceasefire under U.

The fragile ceasefire agreement appeared to be moving forward despite Israeli strikes on Gaza this week. Palestinian kids look into a Red Cross vehicles carrying the bodies of two people believed to be deceased hostages handed over by Hamas make their way toward the Kissufim border crossing with Israel,