Aid Trucks into Gaza; Hamas Turns Over Hostage Bodies
- * Ceasefire Deal & Body Returns: A deal is in place for Israel to return the bodies of 360 Palestinians.
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* Ceasefire Deal & Body Returns: A deal is in place for Israel to return the bodies of 360 Palestinians. 45 bodies were handed over on Tuesday and are being identified.
* Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza: The war has created a severe humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, with widespread displacement, famine confirmed by global monitors, and overwhelmed health services.A resident described returning to find their neighborhood completely destroyed.
* Aid Delivery: Aid trucks are moving into Gaza from Egypt via the Rafah crossing,including fuel and other supplies. However, its uncertain if the full planned convoy of 600 trucks will make it through daily, as stipulated in the ceasefire.
* Rafah Crossing Reopening: The Rafah crossing with Egypt is expected to open for people to cross on Thursday, with a European Union mission present. The Palestinian Authority is preparing to operate the crossing.
* Aid Inspection: Humanitarian aid is entering Gaza through the Kerem Shalom Crossing and other points, subject to Israeli security inspection.
* Insufficient Aid: While 600 trucks of aid is a “good base,” the UN’s Tom Fletcher states it’s still not enough to meet the immense needs in Gaza.