Netanyahu’s far-right cabinet has called for harsh measures in response, with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich urging the re-arrest of Palestinians released in exchanges “in response to Hamas’s repeated and ongoing violations”. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said the correct response was to “destroy [Hamas] completely”.

Hamas on Tuesday staged the discovery of remains belonging to an Israeli hostage, with video showing the terrorists reburying a corpse and then flagging it to the Red Cross — further justifying

Military and Middle East experts say a new Gaza rebuilding plan focused on creating secure enclaves, restoring stability and cutting off Hamas terrorists could succeed in the long term.

The video, filmed by an IDF drone that had been in the area, shows Hamas members placing Tzarfati's remains in a freshly dug hole before covering the remains with dirt. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum and the Tzarfati family slammed Hamas and its continued psychological warfare,

Defense Minister Israel Katz says the “most important strategic objective” now in Gaza is the demilitarization of the Strip by destroying Hamas’s tunnels, 60% of which are still intact.

Secretary of State Rubio declared UNRWA won't assist Gaza aid delivery, calling the U.N. agency a "subsidiary of Hamas" amid the U.S.-brokered ceasefire.

US Secretary of State insisted that the ceasefire is holding in place despite concerns over aid and recent clashes in Gaza