Overview

• Israeli authorities said one of four bodies handed over Tuesday night did not match any known hostage after forensic testing.
• Hamas has returned remains for seven of the 28 deceased hostages so far, with families confirming the identities of Tamir Nimrodi, Uriel Baruch and Eitan Levy among the latest.
• Israel’s decision on reopening Rafah is linked to additional returns, with broadcaster KAN reporting approval for 600 aid trucks while Reuters cites a limit of 300 and a continued bar on fuel except for narrowly defined infrastructure needs.
• Hamas announced a 7,000-strong mobilization to reassert control in areas vacated by Israeli forces, clashing with rival clans and featuring reported public executions documented in widely shared videos.
• The UN estimates roughly 50 million tonnes of rubble in Gaza and the ICRC calls the search for remains an enormous logistical challenge, as hostage families press mediators to enforce the agreement and warn the truce is at risk; President Trump publicly demanded Hamas disarm and warned of consequences if it does not.