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The Gaza ceasefire is strained.
Israel says one of the eight bodies handed over by Hamas this week is not that of a hostage.
Israel has closed the Rafa crossing into Gaza today that will limit aid getting to Palestinians.
Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees freed in the ceasefire are sharing details about their treatment
while they were held.
NPR's Daniel Estrin has more.
Israeli medical staff say freed hostages are in better health than expected.
One suffered an eye injury.
Some said they were starved and shackled.
Former hostage Yair Horn saw his brother freed now and thanked President Trump.
Thanks to you.
I'm standing here today.
And thanks to you.