Israel received the remains of four more deceased hostages from Gaza, bringing the total to eight. Hamas handed over the bodies to the ICRC. Identified hostages include Guy Illouz, Bipin Joshi, Daniel Peretz, and Yossi Sharabi. Twenty bodies remain missing, but Hamas plans to transfer four more.
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A fragile ceasefire holds between Israel and Hamas, brokered with Donald Trump’s help. Hostages were released, and remains transferred. Gaza faces critical humanitarian shortages. Hamas has reinforced control. Long-term success relies on compliance, oversight, and aid distribution.
View More U.S. Brokered Gaza Ceasefire Holds After Hostage Exchange
Trump warned Hamas to disarm voluntarily or face forcible disarmament by the U.S. and allies. This follows a ceasefire brokered by Trump. The “Twenty-Point Gaza Peace Deal” includes multinational peacekeepers. Concerns exist that forced disarmament could reignite conflict, despite the ceasefire and hostage/detainee exchange.
View More Trump Warns Hamas to Disarm or Face Force as Gaza Ceasefire Holds Tentatively