Hamas returned the remains of four additional deceased hostages on Tuesday after Israel accused the group of non-compliance with a deal and threatened to cut off aid to Gaza. The dispute over the remains of 28 deceased hostages had become a crisis in the peace process, with Hamas claiming some were trapped under rubble and difficult to locate. Israel had threatened to block the Rafah crossing and halve the number of aid trucks entering Gaza if more bodies were not returned.
Senior Israeli officials conveyed through mediators that the return of bodies was an essential part of the agreement, and Hamas only began to grasp the seriousness of the issue and Israel's knowledge of body locations on Tuesday. The next phase of the deal is set to involve Hamas's disarmament and the establishment of a new governing mechanism for Gaza. Former President Trump stated that Hamas had expressed readiness to disarm, particularly heavy weapons, but wished to retain firearms for self-defense.
Meanwhile, Hamas security forces have reestablished control in parts of Gaza, confronting local clans and conducting summary executions of indi... download the app to read more
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