U.S. Blocks Israel From Sanctioning Hamas As Hostage Body Returns Drag On, Ceasefire At Risk

U.S. Blocks Israel From Sanctioning Hamas As Hostage Body Returns Drag On, Ceasefire At Risk The U.S. is reportedly preventing Israel from imposing new sanctions on Hamas or Gaza amid delays in returning hostage remains. Israeli officials express frustration as Hamas has returned only two bodies since the ceasefire, reducing the total held in Gaza from 28 to 13. Frequent visits by senior U.S. officials signal Washington’s control over Israel’s actions, warning against moves that could jeopardize the ceasefire. Hamas claims it requires heavy equipment to retrieve remaining remains. The U.S. is also pressuring Egypt and Qatar to ensure Hamas fulfills its commitment, keeping the fragile ceasefire under tight scrutiny. Watch