‘Phase two begins right now’: Donald Trump on Gaza peace deal; demands dead hostages from Hamas

After concluding the primary part of the hostage swap on Monday, during which 20 Israeli hostages had been launched by Hamas in change for two,000 Palestinian prisoners, Trump appealed for a “phase 2” of the continued negotiations between Israel and Gaza.The MAGA chief stated the “job is not done” and added that the dead haven’t been returned as promised.Taking to Truth Social, the US President stated: “All twenty hostages are back and feeling as good as can be expected. A big burden has been lifted, but the job is not done. The dead have not been returned, as promised! Phase two begins right now!!!”

Israel on Tuesday stated that it plans to chop support to Gaza by half, claiming that Hamas is violating the ceasefire by delaying the return of dead hostages, stories the Associated Press. The announcement was communicated to US officers and worldwide support teams.After the discharge of the final residing hostages and Palestinian detainees, the delicate ceasefire in Gaza held on Tuesday, however main uncertainties stay. Key points embody when Hamas will return the our bodies of 24 hostages believed dead and Israel’s demand {that a} weakened Hamas disarm. The future governance of Gaza additionally stays unclear.Gaza’s well being ministry reported that the our bodies of three folks killed by Israeli forces within the north had been taken to Al Ahli hospital. The Israeli navy stated troops “opened fire to remove the threat” of individuals approaching them with out complying with orders. The ceasefire requires Israeli forces to drag again to positions they held in August, earlier than their newest offensive.