Jerusalem: Israel announced plans to reopen the Rafah border crossing with Gaza, easing some restrictions on humanitarian aid after the bodies of four Israeli hostages were handed over by Hamas. The move comes amid fragile ceasefire conditions and ongoing diplomatic efforts to stabilize the situation in the region.

According to Israeli officials, the decision includes cancelling several previously planned punitive measures against Hamas, which had involved limiting the number of aid trucks and tightening border controls. The reopening of Rafah, Gaza’s main link to Egypt, was described as a humanitarian gesture tied to the ongoing hostage negotiations and the return of remains.

However, the situation remains uncertain. Reports from humanitarian organizations and media sources suggest th

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