Hamas’s armed wing has appointed new commanders and also begun repairing its underground tunnel network in preparation for the possibility of returning to war with Israel.
Ohad Yahalomi sealed his family in a safe room and stayed outside to guard them with only a handgun on October 7.
“Only after definitive identification of the fallen will all Palestinian terrorists set to be freed in this phase be released," an Israeli official told KAN.
Sources estimate that, despite the lack of agreement and cohesion on the next steps, the ceasefire will continue, not collapse.
Witkoff acknowledged that, at this point, he is unsure how the negotiations will achieve the Israeli and US redline of Hamas having no role in Gaza's governing structure.
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"Of course, Hamas will agree. Once again, Israel fails to understand: Hamas has already reaped the internal benefits of these events," said Eyal Ofer.
"I am glad I insisted on securing the release of as many hostages as possible in the current deal—despite Hamas's opposition," Netanyahu said.
'We have to get an extension of phase one,' Witkoff said. 'I'll be going to the region this week, probably Wednesday, to negotiate that.'
The United Nations rights chief said the parading of bodies in Gaza is abhorrent and flies in the face of international law.
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