Hey everyone! 🕊️ Quick update on the Gaza ceasefire drama: Hamas handed over the coffins of three hostages on Sunday via the Red Cross. These remains are likely three of the 11 still in dispute, and they’ve been sent to Israel for ID checks.
This handover was part of the U.S.-brokered truce that kicked in on October 10. But full peace is on hold—both sides are trading blame. Israel says Hamas is dragging its feet; Hamas insists it’s moving as fast as conditions allow under tough circumstances.
Meanwhile, tensions flared when an Israeli air strike in northern Gaza killed a militant, with the military saying the target posed a threat to troops. PM Benjamin Netanyahu stressed that 'disarming Hamas and demilitarizing the Gaza Strip is our guiding principle', echoing his goal with President Trump.
Netanyahu also made it clear that Israel will keep operations rolling to protect its forces in Gaza, notifying allies but not asking for permission. On the flip side, Hamas released its own list of ceasefire violations by Israel, denying any attacks on soldiers.
Bottom line: the truce is still holding, but it’s fragile. With blame on both sides and sporadic violence, the path to a lasting calm remains uncertain. We’ll keep tracking the situation—stay tuned for more updates! 🙏
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Hamas returns bodies of three hostages as Gaza truce faces strain
cgtn.com
