Israel is accusing the Islamic group Hamas of failing to meet a peace deal requirement by not returning all the bodies of deceased hostages by Monday's deadline.
Israel and Hamas agreed to a peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump.
Under the agreement, a ceasefire took effect on Friday, and Hamas freed 20 surviving hostages out of the 48 held in the Gaza Strip on Monday. Israelis, including the hostages' families, welcomed the move.
In return, Israeli authorities announced the release of about 2,000 Palestinians from prisons and other facilities in the country.
Hamas issued a statement saying that the release marks an important national milestone in its ongoing struggle for freedom and liberation.
The peace deal requires Hamas to hand over all 48 hostages, both living and dead, by noon on Monday. But many of the bodies have not yet been returned.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on social media, "Any delay or deliberate avoidance will be considered a gross violation of the agreement and will be responded to accordingly."

Quiz 1:
According to the article, how many hostages were freed by Hamas as per the peace deal?
A. 21
B. 30
C. 48
D. 50

Quiz 2:
Which of the following is true regarding the peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump and agreed upon by Israel and Hamas?
A. It required Hamas to return all hostages, both living and dead, by Friday.
B. It did not involve a ceasefire.
C. It stipulated the release of about 2,000 Palestinians from Israeli prisons and facilities.
D. All of the above.

Quiz 3:
What is the current status of the peace deal as of October 14, 2025?
A. Fully implemented with all hostages returned and prisoners released.
B. Not fully implemented due to Hamas' failure to return some hostage bodies.
C. The ceasefire has ended but no hostages have been returned yet.
D. No ceasefire was agreed upon as part of the peace plan.

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Answers:
Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2: C
Quiz 3: B