# ceasefire
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Tel Aviv Families Switch Off Hostage Clock as Last Remains Return
Families in Tel Aviv ceremonially switched off a high-profile clock in front of the Defense Ministry on January 27 after the Israeli military announced the return of the last person taken to Gaza. The shutdown marks a symbolic end to a public campaign demanding a ceasefire and the return of hostages, even as tough questions about accountability, the war’s conduct and Gaza’s future remain.
Israel Says Last Remains of Gaza Captives Returned, Raising Stakes Over Rafah and Ceasefire Implementation
Israel announced that the final body of an Israeli captive held in Gaza, identified as La'an Gvili, has been recovered and returned, completing the returns of persons and remains from Gaza. Hamas acknowledged efforts to locate the body while demanding full implementation of the ceasefire, including opening the Rafah crossing and Israeli withdrawal, complicating the humanitarian and political calculus.
Hamas Says It Has Handed Over Israeli Detainees and Remains, Urges Israel to Honor Ceasefire Commitments
Hamas’s armed wing says it has handed over all surviving Israeli detainees and the bodies it held to mediators, urging Israel to honor ceasefire commitments. Israel confirms ongoing searches for the last missing body in northern Gaza, while verification and political tensions leave the ceasefire’s durability in doubt.
Fragile Ceasefire Extended in Syria as Integration Deal with SDF Stalls
Syrian authorities extended a nationwide ceasefire by 15 days after clashes with the SDF in northern Aleppo, buying time for stalled talks over integrating SDF forces into state structures. The pause highlights fragile stability in the north and east, where damaged infrastructure and competing external influences complicate any lasting settlement.
Hamas Says It Has Supplied Information on Last Israeli Deceased; Accuses Israel of Obstructing Search Efforts
Hamas says it has provided all information it holds on the remains of the last Israeli detainee and accuses Israel of obstructing searches in areas behind the "yellow line." Mediators must verify the information and secure access for search teams; how that process unfolds will affect ceasefire implementation, hostage‑return mechanics and humanitarian operations.
Hamas Says It Has Shared Details on Last Israeli Remains, Accuses Israel of Blocking Searches
Hamas announced it has provided all information it holds about the remains of the last Israeli detainee and accuses Israel of blocking searches beyond a demarcated “yellow line,” which it says Israel is using as an excuse to avoid ceasefire obligations. The dispute complicates fragile ceasefire implementation and increases pressure on mediators to arrange verifiable searches and handovers.
Netanyahu Rebukes U.S. Over Qatar, Turkey Role in Gaza 'Peace Committee', Vows No Foreign Troops
Prime Minister Netanyahu has told U.S. Secretary of State Rubio that Israel opposes Qatar and Turkey joining a proposed Gaza "peace committee," instructing his foreign minister to lodge a formal protest. He also insisted that no Turkish or Qatari forces will enter Gaza and reiterated that a second-phase ceasefire must demilitarize the territory and disarm Hamas.
Netanyahu Rebukes US Plan to Include Qatar and Turkey on Gaza 'Peace Committee', Raising a Diplomatic Rift
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally opposed a US proposal to include Qatar and Turkey in a proposed Gaza "peace committee," instructing Israel's foreign ministry to convey objections to Washington and publicly insisting neither country's forces will be allowed into Gaza. The dispute underscores deeper disagreements over who should help manage security, aid and governance in Gaza after fighting, and complicates US efforts to build a multilateral mechanism for the territory's stabilization.
Caretakers Under Occupation: Gaza’s New Technocratic Committee Faces an Impossible Mandate
A 15‑member technocratic committee has been formed to manage Gaza’s civil affairs and Hamas has signalled willingness to hand over administrative authority. The committee may improve day‑to‑day services but lacks political power, security means and guaranteed funding, leaving the core issues of occupation and disarmament unresolved.