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Ceasefire Holds as Israel Presses for Hostage Remains and Prepares Rafah Reopening

Washington says Hamas needs time and specialized equipment to locate more bodies.

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Trucks loaded with humanitarian aid on the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing wait to cross into the Gaza Strip early on Wednesday.
Israeli soldiers carry the coffin of slain hostage Capt. Daniel Peretz during his funeral in Jerusalem on Wednesday.
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Overview

  • Hamas says it has handed over all hostage remains it can access, with nine bodies returned so far and 19 still unaccounted for under the U.S.-brokered deal.
  • Israel has limited agreed aid flows and postponed the Rafah reopening, then said preparations are underway to reopen the crossing for people while directing humanitarian shipments through Kerem Shalom after Israeli inspections.
  • U.S. advisers say the delays do not violate the agreement and are coordinating intelligence and specialist support — including potential Turkish recovery teams — as President Donald Trump warns fighting could resume if Hamas fails to comply.
  • Reports and videos show Hamas reasserting control in areas vacated by Israeli forces, including execution-style killings and clashes with rival clans.
  • The Palestinian Authority says it is ready to operate the Gaza side of Rafah under an existing EU mission as talks on monitors, a stabilization force and Gaza’s next-phase governance continue.