Overview
- President Trump said U.S. intelligence believes it knows the location of Ran Gvili’s remains in Gaza.
- Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem said the group has shared all information and accused Israel of delaying searches beyond the Yellow Line.
- Coordinated searches in Gaza’s Zeitoun neighborhood have resumed, with arrangements allowing Hamas teams to operate on the Israel-controlled side under agreed terms with the IDF.
- Gvili’s parents welcomed the U.S. statement as validation of their claims that Hamas knows the location, urging Washington and Jerusalem to apply maximum pressure for a return.
- Israel insists phase two of the ceasefire will not proceed until all remains are returned, a requirement U.S. officials have also emphasized.