The US downplays the threat to the Gaza ceasefire after Hamas says it needs more time to find the remaining bodies of Israeli hostages.

Aspart of the first phase of the Gaza peace plan, Hamas had to return 20 living hostages and the bodies of another 28 hostages

The living hostages have been returned, as well as nine bodies – but Hamas says it needs specialist equipment to find the others

On Wednesday evening, senior US advisers said conversations with mediators remain “positive”

Hamas handed over two bodies last night – this morning, Israel identified them as