Israel warns U.S. Gaza deal could stall if Hamas won't return hostage bodies
Summary
Israel has informed the U.S. that the agreement with Hamas related to hostages is stalled because Hamas has not returned enough bodies of Israeli hostages. Israel claims that Hamas can return more of the bodies but is not making enough effort. The U.S. wants to start the next step of the agreement, which involves sensitive matters like Gaza's future governance, but Israel says this can't happen until progress on the bodies is made.Key Facts
- Israel told the Trump administration that Hamas is not doing enough to return the bodies of 28 dead Israeli hostages.
- The current agreement with Hamas requires that they make a "maximum effort" to return these bodies.
- Hamas has returned the bodies of nine hostages, but says it can't find more without special help.
- Israel believes 15 to 20 more bodies could be returned quickly.
- The U.S. wants to move on to the next phase of the deal, which includes discussing Gaza's governance and security.
- Israeli officials warn the deal can't progress without more remains being returned.
- Israeli official Ron Dermer shared concerns with President Trump's envoys about Hamas delaying the process.
- Some Israeli ministers are against the current deal and may try to use the issue of hostage remains to oppose it.
- The agreement's next phase includes Hamas disarming and Israel partially pulling out from Gaza.
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