Hamas handed over four more bodies of deceased hostages to Israel on Tuesday, marking fragile progress amid escalating tensions over U.S. President Donald Trump’s Middle East peace plan. The move came as Israel slashed humanitarian aid to Gaza by 50%, accusing Hamas of violating last week’s ceasefire deal. 🚚💔
While the Red Cross facilitated the transfer, Hamas reasserted control in Gaza by deploying security forces and executing alleged collaborators. Meanwhile, Trump doubled down on threats, warning, "If they don’t disarm, we will disarm them… quickly and perhaps violently." 💥 His remarks followed a speech in Jerusalem where he hailed a "new Middle East"—a vision now clouded by stalled negotiations.
Analysts say mutual distrust between Israel and Hamas remains a roadblock. "Israel fears a security vacuum if troops withdraw, while Hamas demands full Israeli pullout first," noted Li Zixin of the China Institute of International Studies. With Gaza’s famine-stricken population relying on aid, the reduced truck deliveries deepen humanitarian crises. 🏚️🍞
As Trump’s plan faces skepticism, experts like Shibley Telhami warn the ceasefire risks becoming a temporary "prisoner exchange deal" rather than lasting peace. With 19 hostages still unaccounted for and Gaza’s future uncertain, the path forward remains murky. 🔍
