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Israel identified the remains of Ronen Engel and Thai worker Sonthaya Oakkharasri after Hamas transferred bodies to the Red Cross, as Hamas said talks began on a second phase of a ceasefire introduced by U.S. President Trump. Netanyahu’s office threatened to keep the Rafah crossing closed until Hamas returns all 28 deceased hostages; 13 bodies have been handed over, 12 confirmed as hostages. Israel reported militants fired at troops in Rafah, which Hamas denied. Hamas rejected a U.S. warning of an imminent attack and proposed a technocrat committee for Gaza. Gaza’s Health Ministry cites over 68,000 dead.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.