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Rome summoned Israel’s ambassador after two Italian military police officers were forced to kneel at gunpoint by an armed settler near Kafr Nima in the occupied West Bank. The officers were on a preparatory tour for an upcoming EU delegation visit. Italy issued a formal protest, and its foreign minister said the incident demanded immediate diplomatic action.
The Israeli army announced on Monday that it recovered the body of the last Israeli soldier held in Gaza, Ran Gvili, after search operations in the north of the Strip. This came as Islamic Jihad stated that Israel had been given his body’s location weeks earlier but intentionally delayed the recovery. The army said identification […]
Israeli PM Netanyahu’s office stated Rafah crossing will only reopen after completing the recovery of soldier Rani Gvili’s body, breaking the ceasefire deal. Gaza remains under siege, with over 72,000 Palestinians—mostly women and children—martyred and infants dying from cold, as aid and essential supplies remain blocked.
Abu Obeida, the new military spokesperson for Al-Qassam Brigades, stated that the group gave mediators all information about the body of Israeli soldier Ran Gvili, captured and killed on October 7, 2023. He affirmed the resistance’s commitment to the ceasefire terms, delivering prisoners and bodies despite Israeli violations.
Saleh al-Arouri, Deputy Chief of Hamas’ Political Bureau, affirmed that the West Bank population persistently rises against the occupation, offering martyrs. He highlighted Israel’s imposed challenges such as the siege and settlements. He also discussed Palestinian elections and the prisoner exchange deal, affirming the movement’s stance to separate the deal from other issues, while stressing internal and international obstacles to holding elections.
Last year marked the passing of several prominent movement leaders who were martyred after contracting COVID-19. They were faithful individuals who combined words with actions, leaving a legacy in preaching, struggle, and reform. A message was also directed to fighters, urging sincerity, leadership, and responsibility for the coming phase.
