Israel received the bodies of two hostages in Gaza via the Red Cross, as a ceasefire largely held into its second week. Only 12 of 28 agreed remains have been returned, fueling protests in Tel Aviv and pressure on Hamas, which says more retrievals need special equipment. Netanyahu tied ending the war to the return of all hostage remains and Hamas’s disarmament. His office kept the Rafah crossing closed, pending Hamas’s compliance, a move Hamas called a ceasefire breach. Separately, Gaza officials reported nine civilians killed in a vehicle strike; Israel said troops faced an imminent threat.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.