The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said on Monday that Hamas violated the agreement by releasing four of the 28 deceased hostages’ remains. The organization said it was “shocked and dismayed” by the news.
“This represents a blatant breach of the agreement by Hamas. We expect Israel’s government and the mediators to take immediate action to rectify this grave injustice. The families of the deceased hostages are enduring especially difficult days filled with deep sorrow,” the forum wrote.“We will not abandon any hostage. The mediators must enforce the agreement’s terms and ensure Hamas pays a price for this violation.”
If for no other reason, I think we must have the bodies or proof of death. They could have enslaved some of these people.
Israel to reduce humanitarian aid after Hamas fail to release remaining hostage remains
The political echelon has decided to sanction Hamas after failing to deliver the 18 bodies of hostages it promised to deliver during negotiations, Army Radio reported on Tuesday. It is currently understood that there are 24 hostages' remains in Gaza, though the terror group has claimed to have lost track of the hostages.
As part of the response to Hamas's refusal to release the remains, the Rafah Crossing will not open tomorrow and humanitarian aid will be dramatically reduced. The defense establishment's recommendation was accepted by the Prime Minister at the last minute, according to several sources.
Egyptian teams are operating inside the Gaza Strip to recover the remains of Israeli hostages, sources told Qatar’s Al Araby TV on Tuesday.
The sources added that an Israeli technical team is consulting with Egyptian officials to resolve issues regarding the return of deceased hostages to Israel.
Contrary to the hostage-ceasefire deal agreed upon by both Israel and Hamas, Hamas has not expressed a willingness to transfer any of the 24 remaining deceased hostages to Israel on Tuesday. At this stage, it is unclear when the next transfer of deceased hostages will take place.
According to assessments in the security establishment, Hamas is simultaneously trying to exert pressure on Israel to expedite the opening of the Rafah crossing in both directions, the import of construction materials and various goods that were previously banned, and the beginning of rebuilding infrastructure in the Gaza Strip.
At this stage, officials have not yet decided on how to proceed, but have reportedly conveyed clear and firm messages to involved parties, sources in the security establishment told Walla.
These sources estimated that after Simchat Torah, discussions will be held between the political and security officials, with recommendations from the Shin Bet, IDF, and Mossad being considered. They will also coordinate with the United States on how to proceed. The sources also said that the IDF's Hostages and Missing Persons Directorate, headed by Maj. Gen. (res.) Nitzan Alon has some information regarding the locations of deceased hostages buried in the Gaza Strip.
Egyptian President al-Sisi told a summit of world leaders on Monday that US President Donald Trump's Gaza proposal was the “last chance” for peace in the region and reiterated his call for a two-state solution.
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