Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that the war in Gaza will not conclude until Hamas is fully disarmed and the territory is demilitarized. This announcement follows the return of two more hostage remains by Hamas under a ceasefire agreement, though the group continues to resist disarmament and has reasserted its control in Gaza. The issue of recovering the remains of hostages has become central to the ongoing truce, with Israel linking the reopening of the crucial Rafah crossing to Hamas's compliance. Humanitarian efforts face significant challenges due to the devastation in Gaza and the continued closure of the crossing, while sporadic violence persists despite the ceasefire.