"We think Hamas is holding between seven to ten bodies that it can return at any minute. They choose not to do it and are creating a crisis"
"to complete their role by following up on the implementation of the remaining provisions of the agreement,"
The ceasefire and prisoner-body return deal remains fragile amid rising tensions over Hamas' slow return of hostages' bodies. Hamas returned only nine of 28 bodies and claims further search efforts are needed, while Israeli officials say seven to ten bodies could be returned immediately. Hamas is carrying out deadly retaliations against rival groups as it seeks to reassert control in parts of Gaza. Initial steps on the deal's second phase have begun, but major questions persist about how disarming Hamas and demilitarizing Gaza will be achieved. The U.S. and mediators are urged to press for implementation without delaying next steps.
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