Israel receives two bodies that Hamas says are Gaza hostages
BBC • 10/18/2025 • Last cited 10/21/2025
Summary
Israel has received two bodies that Hamas claims are deceased hostages from Gaza, amid outrage in Israel over the group's failure to return all deceased hostages, according to BBC News. The situation remains contentious, with ongoing disputes regarding the number of hostages still unaccounted for.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
88 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
BBC
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
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- 2025-10-18Israel receives two bodies that Hamas says are Gaza hostages (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 88 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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