Israel Freezes Rafah Crossing Reopening, Accuses Hamas of Violating Ceasefire Deal by Withholding Hostage Bodies

by Emmitt Barry, with reporting from Worthy News Jerusalem Bureau StaffJERUSALEM (Worthy News) – Israel announced Tuesday it would not reopen the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt as planned under the ceasefire agreement, accusing Hamas of failing to fulfill its obligation to return the bodies of all slain hostages still held in Gaza.Israeli officials said the move comes amid “clear violations” of the deal and growing anger among the families of hostages, w