Palestinian security prisoners arrive in Gaza
Gazans say “Mohammed's forces are back!'' as they celebrate the return of Palestinian security prisoners released by Israel as part of a ceasefire for hostage trafficking in Khan Yunis, Gaza. (Video: Majdi Fathi/TPS-IL)
A cease-fire dispute between Israel, Hamas and Hezbollah threatens to derail the deal on Sunday as disputes arise over some key details.
Israel accused Hamas of changing the order of hostages scheduled for release. As a result, Israeli forces blocked thousands of Palestinians from returning to northern Gaza.
The Israeli military announced on Friday that it would not withdraw completely from southern Lebanon because a ceasefire is needed until the Lebanese government fully implements its own responsibilities. According to the contract, both groups were expected to withdraw by Sunday.
“IDF forces operating in southern Lebanon fired warning shots to eliminate the threat in a number of areas where suspects were identified as approaching troops,” the IDF wrote in a statement on Sunday.
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The ceasefire agreement between Israel, Hamas and Hezbollah remains fragile, with disagreements over the details.
“Additionally, a number of suspects close to IDF forces who posed an imminent threat to the force have been arrested and are currently being questioned on the ground.”
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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) expressed concern over the situation in an X statement, saying that Lebanese civilians were attempting to return to homes still occupied by Israeli forces.
“The IDF must avoid firing on civilians within Lebanese territory.Further violence is a threat to the region's fragile security situation and the instability led by the cessation of hostilities and the formation of a government in Lebanon. risks undermining the prospects of
The conflict comes on the heels of President Donald Trump's call for Egypt and Jordan to accept refugees from Gaza and “clean up” the area.
As part of the ceasefire agreement with Hamas on January 19, 2023, three Israeli hostages held in Gaza since October 7, 2023, attacked, Romi Gonen and Doron Steinbre, returned to Israel. Hey Emily Damari. (Reuters/Amir Cohen)
“I want to bring people to Egypt,” Trump said. “You're probably talking about a million and a half years, so we clean all of that up and say, 'You know, it's over.' ”
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Trump praised Jordan for hosting Palestinian refugees, but he told King: “I want to do more because you're looking at the entire Gaza Strip now.''
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