Hey fam, big update from the Gaza front: Israel’s forensic experts have officially confirmed that the remains handed over by Hamas earlier today belong to 23-year-old Lt. Hadar Goldin, who was killed back in 2014. 🇮🇱💔
This news comes on the heels of a fragile truce that kicked off on October 10. As part of the deal, Hamas released 20 living hostages and the remains of 24 others, with four bodies still held in Gaza. For 11 years, Goldin’s family campaigned to bring him home—and their resilience finally paid off. 🕊️✨
Despite the ceasefire, tension simmers on both sides. Gaza health authorities report around 300 Palestinian bodies returned by Israel, many yet to be identified. At the same time, Israeli strikes and demolitions continue, with Gaza’s health ministry tallying over 69,000 deaths since October 2023. 😢
Regional players are closely watching the truce’s one-month mark. Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Qatar’s PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the ceasefire and discussed linking the West Bank and Gaza to ensure Palestinian unity and self-management. 🤝🌍
They also weighed in on UN Security Council talks about deploying international forces in Gaza, aiming to support early recovery and rebuilding efforts. Both sides slammed settlement expansions in the West Bank, warning they could derail peace and spark more tension. 🏗️🚫
As this delicate pause holds, stay tuned for more updates on the humanity behind the headlines—and how survivors and families are pushing for lasting peace. ✌️
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Israel identifies remains of soldier as fragile Gaza ceasefire holds
cgtn.com
