Top US official urges Hamas to 'stop shooting Palestinian civilians'
"We strongly urge Hamas to immediately suspend violence and shooting innocent Palestinian civilians in Gaza," Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of US forces in the Middle East, said.
Rafah crossing to reopen for people tomorrow, sources tell Reuters
The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt is expected to reopen for people tomorrow, two sources have told Reuters, although it remains unclear if it will open for aid.
Israel calls on Hamas to 'uphold its commitments' over release of bodies
Israeli government spokesperson Shosh Bedrosian says Hamas is "required to uphold its commitments" after Israel said one of the bodies returned by Hamas doesn't match any hostage.
Palestinian Authority prepared to operate Rafah crossing
The Palestinian Authority has said it is prepared to operate the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing after an Israeli security official confirmed it will remain closed today.
'Trump is interested in the headline of peace - not the finer details'
There's a "wrestling match" going on between the groups with vested interests in Gaza and Donald Trump is right in the middle of it, the managing director of policy advisers The International Interest has said.
