What is the latest news on Gaza?
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Answer
Gaza remains in a fragile ceasefire with ongoing humanitarian and security challenges. Aid deliveries are far below needed levels, border crossings are restricted, and recent violence threatens the truce. International efforts focus on maintaining the ceasefire, scaling up aid, and planning for reconstruction amid concerns about unexploded ordnance and governance.
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Hamas expands search for hostage bodies in Gaza as Egypt joins effort
- Egyptian convoy with heavy equipment enters Gaza to aid in hostage body search.
- First time Israel allows Egyptian vehicles for this purpose. 13s
- Ceasefire agreement includes exchange of bodies between Israel and Palestinian groups. 21s
- Destruction in Gaza complicates search, leading Hamas to expand efforts. 30s
- Israeli strike on Gaza refugee camp reported; Hamas calls it a ceasefire violation. 42s
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An Egyptian convoy with excavators enters Gaza to help search for Israeli hostage bodies, marking the first time Israel allows Egyptian vehicles for this purpose. The operation is part of a ceasefire deal, but destruction complicates recovery efforts. Hamas expands its search after an Israeli strike on a Gaza refugee camp.
US Senator Rubio calls for an international force to maintain the Gaza ceasefire. US troops monitor the situation from a coordination center in Israel. The peace plan aims for stability and economic development, but reconstruction costs are estimated at over $70 billion.
Aid trucks wait for days at the Rafah border due to restrictions. Fewer than 100 trucks entered Gaza in 10 days, with much food aid spoiling. The International Court of Justice orders Israel to cooperate with UN agencies to facilitate aid.
