Cairo, Feb 27 (AP) An Israeli security official said early Thursday that Hamas has handed to the Red Cross the bodies of 4 Israelis who were held hostage in Gaza

The official was speaking on condition of anonymity pending a formal announcement.

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At around the same time, a Red Cross convoy carrying dozens of released Palestinian prisoners left Israel's Ofer prison. (AP)

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