Overview

• The Israeli military said two additional bodies were recovered via the Red Cross on Wednesday night, bringing the total returned to nine with 19 still outstanding, according to Israeli reports.
• After the latest handovers, the government revoked planned sanctions, moved to reopen the Rafah crossing and ease aid limits, with the EU border mission expected to help manage operations.
• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of severe consequences if Hamas refuses to disarm, and President Donald Trump threatened to back renewed Israeli action if commitments are not met.
• UN agencies and the International Committee of the Red Cross caution that recovering remains and scaling up aid will take time due to vast rubble, unexploded ordnance and shattered services.
• Italy and UN bodies advanced a 60‑day relief blueprint as Rome’s task force detailed modular housing, water deliveries, education hubs and medical support, including a proposal for a new university in Gaza.