Israel previously said the flow of aid would be cut by half and Rafah crossing would not open as planned due to delay in returning bodies of hostages
Israel limits aid into Gaza in dispute over hostages’ remains
Associated Press (AP) have more detail on Dr Hossam Abu Safiya mentioned in the previous post (see 8.40am BST).
AP reports that it is not known if Abu Safiya, 52, might still be released. Israeli officials did not immediately respond to requests by the news agency for comment. His family said on social media there were “no confirmed details about the date of his release,” adding that freed detainees described him as “in good health and strong spirits”.
The Israeli military said Abu Safiya was being investigated on suspicion of cooperating with or working for Hamas. Staff and international aid groups that worked with him deny the claims.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/oct/15/gaza-ceasefire-israel-hamas-palestine-aid-hostages-detainees-prisoners-live-news-updates
Author : Amy Sedghi (now) and Kate Lamb (earlier)
Publish date : 2025-10-15 08:04:00
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