Israelis identifying second group of bodies from Hamas as fragile truce holds

Three of four bodies handed over on Tuesday night were identified as Israeli hostages, but the identity of the fourth remained in question

Relatives of hostages whose bodies are still in Gaza Strip shout slogans calling for their release at the plaza known as hostages square, in Tel Aviv, Israel. Picture: Francisco Seco/AP

Israel has identified more bodies of dead hostages that were handed over by Hamas on Tuesday to ease pressure on a fragile ceasefire in its war with Israel.

The handover came after an Israeli military agency warned it would slash aid deliveries to Gazaas the militant group was not returning the remains as agreed.