Israel has announced it will expand its area of control in the Gaza Strip following repeated violations of the ceasefire agreement by Hamas. The decision was made after a high-level security consultation led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and attended by senior defense and intelligence officials. Recent talks between Israeli, Qatari, and American representatives have focused on resolving the crisis and determining which countries might participate in an international force in Gaza. While mediators proposed a multinational team to help locate the remains of hostages, Israel only approved an Egyptian team, which has reported difficulties and requested further assistance. Footage released by the military shows Hamas operatives burying and later returning remains of a fallen Israeli hostage, intensifying calls from families for urgent government action and transparency regarding the hostages.