Israel Declares Hamas Violation Over Partial Hostage Remains Return Amid Gaza Truce

Israel has identified that the partial remains returned by Hamas recently belong to Ofir Tzarfati, a deceased captive recovered by the Israeli military about two years ago, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office called a clear violation of the Gaza peace agreement brokered by President Trump. Israeli groups representing hostage families have urged the government to take decisive action against Hamas, accusing the group of repeatedly breaching the truce by withholding the remains of other captives still in Gaza. President Trump has publicly called on Hamas to immediately return the bodies of Israeli and American hostages, warning that there is no excuse for further delay and emphasizing the importance of all parties honoring their commitments to maintain peace in the Middle East. Thousands of Israelis rallied to demand the return of the remains of 13 slain captives still held by Hamas, with families urging the use of every possible sanction to ensure Hamas fulfills the terms of the ceasefire and hostage release deal. Diplomatic efforts are ongoing, including coordination between Israel and the United States to establish a multinational stabilization force in Gaza and continued focus on dismantling Hamas's tunnel network and recovering all hostages. The situation remains tense as Israel prepares steps in response to Hamas's violations, with families and officials alike pressing for the full return of hostages and remains.