Israeli Ultra-Orthodox Coalition Demands Halt to Gaza Truce Until Hamas Returns All Hostage Bodies

In a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges facing Israel’s security, the ultra-Orthodox Shas party—an influential faction within Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition—has issued an uncompromising demand: halt the Gaza ceasefire until Hamas returns every single hostage body.Aryeh Deri, Shas leader and Israel’s Interior and Health Minister, publicly insisted that the Israeli government must immediately suspend all parts of the ceasefire agreement, including the opening of the Rafah crossing and the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. His call resonates deeply with Israeli families who have endured the pain of lost loved ones held by Hamas.When Will Hamas Honor Its...