In a fresh twist on the Gaza truce, Israel and Hamas are pointing fingers at each other over ceasefire breaches. While Israel gears up to reopen the Rafah crossing with Egypt, both sides say the other is breaking the deal. 🤝🔥
The biggest flashpoint? The return of 28 hostage bodies held by Hamas. Hamas said it handed over 10, but Israel insists one wasn’t a hostage. “We will not compromise on this,” declared an Israeli spokesperson, vowing to keep pushing until every last fallen hostage is back home.
Hamas’s armed wing argues that more bodies can only be returned if Israel allows heavy machinery into the enclave to dig through the rubble. They also handed mediators a list of alleged Israeli violations, claiming at least 24 Palestinians were shot since the truce began. Israel counters that its troops only fired after warnings when people neared its positions.
The truce is part of a 20-point plan by the Trump administration, which calls for Hamas to disarm and hand over power – a step the group has refused so far. Instead, Hamas has tightened security in areas vacated by Israeli forces, including public displays of authority and clashes with local clans.
So far, 20 living hostages have been freed in exchange for thousands of Palestinians held in Israel. The Gaza health ministry reported that Israel released 30 more bodies on Thursday, bringing the total to 120 since Monday. 🚑📦
Looking ahead, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa says the Palestinian Authority will team up with international partners to tackle Gaza’s security, governance, and reconstruction. An Egypt-based conference on rebuilding the territory will need to sort out how donor funds are organized and distributed. 💼🛠️
With the Rafah crossing’s reopening date still under wraps and key issues unresolved, the Gaza truce remains a high-stakes cliffhanger. Will this ceasefire hold, or are we watching a series destined for more twists? Stay tuned! 📺✨
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