Israel’s Final Hostage Exchange with Hamas Reveals Stark Realities Behind Ceasefire Promises

In a somber milestone underscoring the tenuous path toward peace, Israel returned the bodies of 15 Palestinians on Thursday, marking what officials say is the last hostage-detainee exchange under the first phase of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire with Hamas. This grim transfer, facilitated by the Red Cross and finalized at Gaza’s Shifa Hospital, closes a chapter marked by tragic loss and unrelenting violence. Is the Ceasefire Truly Holding or Merely Pausing Conflict? The exchange follows Israel’s recent recovery of the remains of its last hostage, police officer Ran Gvili, who was killed defending his nation during Hamas’ brutal attack on October...