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The Gaza ceasefire is being tested.
Hamas has returned eight bodies to Israel.
The Israeli military says today that testing on one of those bodies shows that it was not that of a hostage.
Israel is now closing one crossing into Gaza that will limit how much relief aid can reach Palestinians.
NPR's Daniel Estrin says more issues have developed with the ceasefire.
It's being tested greatly.
There have been reports of Israeli fire yesterday, killing at least six people.
Fire as well today.
Israel said yesterday it was firing on militants trying to cross out of the ceasefire zone.
We're also seeing this power battle with Hamas fighting in the streets,
shooting up rival clans in this battle for power.
NPR's Daniel Estrin reporting from Tel Aviv.
The federal government shutdown is more than two weeks old.
The Senate failed again last night to agree on a new spending bill that could have ended it.