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Overview
- Israeli forensics concluded one of the bodies handed over this week was not a hostage, while a total of 9 of 28 remains have been returned under the U.S.-mediated deal.
- Israel cut planned humanitarian deliveries to roughly 300 trucks per day and kept the Rafah crossing closed to aid, routing relief via Kerem Shalom as the UN and ICRC press for wider access.
- Hamas says it has transferred all remains it could reach without heavy machinery and is requesting excavators and international specialists to locate bodies buried in rubble and damaged tunnels.
- Political pressure is mounting as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows the fight is not over and President Donald Trump warns combat could resume if obligations are not met, with Israel linking expanded aid to full compliance.
- Internal violence in Gaza has escalated, with Hamas reasserting street control through public executions and clashes with rival clans, drawing condemnation and calls from U.S. commanders to halt attacks on civilians.