Israel Identifies Hostage Body as Hamas Continues to Obstruct Rafah Crossing Reopening
As Israel confirms the death of hostage Ronen Engel, Hamas’s continued blockade of hostage remains stalls reopening of the Rafah crossing—a vital lifeline for Palestinians and a security challenge for America’s ally.
In a grim reminder of the human cost exacted by Hamas’s brutal terrorism, Israel has identified one more deceased hostage, Ronen Engel, after the militant group handed over two bodies to the Red Cross. This development underscores both the ongoing tragedy and the political stalemate preventing stability along a critical border. How Long Will Hamas Hold Gaza Hostages as Bargaining Chips? Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Engel’s identity Sunday morning; Engel was among those captured during Hamas’s October 7 attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz. Yet despite this partial handover of remains—only 11 out of 28 hostages—Hamas continues to obstruct further...
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