Israel announced that the remains Hamas handed over to the Red Cross in Gaza were not of hostages, marking a setback for the U.S.-brokered ceasefire. This followed Israel's return of 30 Palestinian bodies to Gaza after militants had earlier turned over remains of two hostages. Hamas's armed wing claimed they offered unidentified bodies and that Israel refused, demanding the remains for examination, while Gaza health officials face difficulties identifying bodies without DNA kits.
The fragile truce has been strained by this development and previous incidents, including a significant challenge earlier in the week when Israeli strikes killed over 100 people in Gaza after an Israeli soldier was killed. Since the ceasefire began on October 10th, militants have released the remains of 17 hostages, with 11 still believed to be in Gaza. Israel has been exchanging the remains of 15 Palestinians for each Israeli hostage.
Discussions about security in Gaza are ongoing, with Jordan's foreign minister warning that an Israeli military presence jeopardizes the ceasefire, advocating for a Palestinian police force supported by an international stabilization force. The U.S. has proposed a temporary international stabilization force, but has ruled out American soldiers. Other complex issues include Hamas's disarmament, the future governance of Gaza, and increased humanitarian aid. Indonesia has offered troops for a ... download the app to read more
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